Republic of Texas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Texas
The Republic of Texas was formed after the Texas Revolution and would only be a country for 10 years. 
== Texas Revolution ==
The Texas Revolution was a war between modern day state of Texas Vs Mexico which resulted in 1,700 people dead, The Battle of The Alamo is the most famous battle during the Texas Revolution leaving 1,600 Mexicans and Texans dead which inspired the Texans to win and to hold the president of Mexico Santa Anna hostage for 3 weeks until he signed the Treaties of Velasco which gave Mexico independence in 1836. 
== Independence ==
Following independence in 1836 Texas made there declaration of independence but Texas wanted to join the U.S. due to them being poor and unstable which the U.S. was hesitant of doing but annexed Texas in 1845 which lead to the Mexican American War and won.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwJsazGuICo