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The Alamo
Led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, a Mexican force began a siege of the Alamo. -
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Texas Convention members established a Constitution for the Republic of Texas and declared its Independence from Mexico. **Texas Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution. -
Interim President
David G. Burnet elected Interim president of the Republic of Texas. -
Goliad Massacre
Mexican general Santa Anna ordered an execution of 300-400 Texan prisoners at Fort Goliad. ****Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía---American Latino Heritage: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2019, from https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/Presidio_de_la_Bahia.html. -
San Jacinto
Led by Sam Houston, Texian army defeats Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto. -
Treaties of Velasco
Two peace treaties signed by Santa Anna and David Burnet. Violated by both sides the treaties were voided and Mexico did not recognize Texas' independence. -
New President
Sam Houston elected president after Burnet resigns. -
Lamar Administration
Mirabeau B. Lamar takes presidential office. -
Houston returns
Sam Houston becomes president for second time. -
Annexation
Texas was annexed by the United States of America. It became the 28th state.