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Elections
Elections are held in settlements across Texas for an independence convention. -
Travis
William Travis arrives at the Alamo fort with 30 men. -
Independence
Texas declares independence from Mexico -
Commander
Sam Houston is appointed commander of all Texas forces. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Alamo falls. Approximately 180-250 Texians, Tejanos, and Anglos die. The thirteen-day siege resulted in the deaths of all of its defenders, including William B. Travis, David Crockett, and Jim Bowie. Several civilians survived. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Victory over Mexican army and capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the following day achieves de facto Texas independence. -
Annexation
Texans vote on new government officers, national constitution, and the question of annexation to the United States. Vote overwhelmingly in favor of annexation. -
Resolution
Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate. -
Republic of Texas
U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas, the last act of the Jackson Presidency. -
Treaty
Senator William C. Preston introduces a resolution for a tripartite treaty between the U.S./Mexico/Texas in the U.S. Senate. -
Withdrawal
Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal. -
Withdrawal Approved
Texas Congress votes and accepts Houston's withdrawing of the annex proposal. -
Council House Fight
Was a decidedly lopsided fight between soldiers and officials of the republic of Texas and a delegation of Comanche chiefs during a peace conference in San Antonio. -
Great Raid
The Great Raid of 1840 was the largest raid ever mounted by Native Americans on white cities in what is now the United States -
Dawson Massacre
Was an incident in which 36 Texian militiamen were killed by Mexican soldiers. -
Battle of Salado Creek
Was a decisive engagement in which repulsed the final Mexican invasion of the republic of Texas. -
Naval Battle of Campeche
This battle featured the most advanced warships of its day including the Mexican steamer Guadalupe and the equally formidable Moctezuma which engaged a squadron of vessels. -
Final President
Anson Jones was a doctor, businessperson, member of Congress, and the fourth and last president of the republic of Texas sometimes called the " Architect of Annexation".