Texas Revolution

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

The Battle of Gonzales was started when Santa Anna demanded a cannon from the Texans. The texans replyed "If you want the cannon then come try to take it." This was the start of the Texas War of Independence.

Consultation of 1835

Nov 3, 1835

Meetings of various Representives of various Texas Regions to discuss mounting friction with Mexico and possible right to Independent Self Government.

Declaration of 1835

Nov 7, 1835

Was drafted and adopted by the Consulation as a cause to take up arms againts Mexico. To justify the already existing war.

Texans attack San Antonio

Dec 5, 1835

Texas led by Milam and Johnson began siege of San Antonio de Bexar (San Antonio) engaged in 2 days of house to house combats against the Mexican Army.

Surender of Mexican forces

Dec 10, 1835

At daybreak on December 10, after four days of fighting, Mexican leaders signalled a Mexican truce.Texans gained all of the public property, guns and ammunition in San Antonio.

March of Mexican Army

Feb 2, 1836

March lead by Santa Anna to regain control of San Antonio. Leading up to the Siege of the Alamo.

Siege of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

Santa Anna's Army arrives in San Antonio to regain control. Some Texans took refuge in the mission known as The Alamo. Santa Anna's forces lay siege on the Alamo for 12 days.

Texas Declaration of Independence

Mar 2, 1836

Texas Declaration of Independence was signed and an iterim government was put in place.

Battle of the Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

1800 of Santa Anna's troops begun final battle for control of the Alamo. All Texan fighters were killed or executed. The Alamo defenders remained at their post, fighting for Texas Independence until the last and buying time for the young government to organize.

Run away scrape

Mar 13, 1836

General Houston orders settler to flee eastward after town of Gonzales is burned. Settlers fled before Mexican army approached.

Constitution of 1836

Mar 16, 1836

The constitution was adopted by the Texas convention on March 16th, 1836, but was not signed till the following day. It established a temporary government. It was the frame work put in place to restore order while the final constutution would needed to be voted on.

Swearing in of the Texan government

Mar 17, 1836

Officals of the new Republic of Texas went through a swearing in process. They took an oath to serve and protect Texas. General Sam Houston was chosen as President of Texas.

Goliad Massacare

Mar 27, 1836

General Santa Anna puts to death Colonel Fannin and 344 of his men when they surrendered at Goliad.