-
Sam Houston's treat with the Cherokee Indians.
to keep the Cherokee neutral during the war with Mexico -
Open Fire! The Battle of the Alamo begins.
General Santa Anna and the Mexican army invade San Antonio and attack the Alamo. -
"Victory or Death" written by William B. Travis
Patriotic letter written by Travis requesting aid for the Alamo. -
"Victory or Death" sent around the world
This would lead to future aid for the Alamo. -
Reinforcement arrives to the Alamo from Gonzales
-
Convention of 1836 (begins)
-
Texas Declaration of Independence
-
Sam Houston becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army.
-
The Alamo Falls
Brave Texas soldiers were finally defeated by General Santa Anna and the Mexican army after 13 days. -
Battle of Coleto
-
The Goliad Massacre
300 Texas soldiers who had been held prisoner executed, as ordered by General Santa Anna -
The Battle of San Jacinto
Texas Army defeats the Mexican Army, ending the Texas Revolution -
Treaties of Velasco
Secret treaty signed by a captive Santa Anna that ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas -
Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas
-
Republic of Texas recognized by the United States under President Andrew Jackson
-
Mirabeau B. Lamar elected president
-
Battle of the Neches
Main engagement of the Cherokee war -
Battle of Plum Creek
-
Sam Houston returns as president
-
Mier Expedition
-
The Battle of Campeche
Naval Battle -
Texas annexed to the United States of America
28th state annexed to the U.S.