Revolution / Republic Timeline

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  • Texan Declaration of Independence

    Convention adopts declaration of independence patterned after the American Declaration of Independence. Texas State Library "The Republic of Texas - The Texas Revolution: Texas Declaration of Independence" https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/declare-01.html

  • The Alamo

    The fort at the Alamo falls. Texians defend the fort valiantly to the last man; inflicting heavy losses on the Mexican army. Santa Anna orders all Texians burned, dead or alive. They happened to be all dead. “The Alamo,” Digital Public Library of America. https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution/sources/1177

  • Government formed

    Conventioners wrote the constitution for the Republic of Texas. Interim government established. Excerpt from “Copy of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, March 17, 1836,” Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution/sources/1181
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    Burnett Interim President

    David G. Burnett appointed interim president by government forming convention; replaced by Houston at election Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 148). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Goliad Massacre

    Mexican president Santa Anna orders the execution of more than 350 captured Texian soldiers. National Park Service. (nd) "Presidio Nuestra Senora de Loreto de la Bahia; Goliad Texas" https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/Presidio_de_la_Bahia.html

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Sam Houston, Texians, and Tejanos defeat Santa Anna's army and Santa Anna is captured. Santa Anna orders his troops to retreat across the Rio Grande. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 157). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Treaty of Velasco

    Santa Anna agrees to return to Mexico, south of Rio Grande, and cease all military hostilities against the Republic of Texas. “Treaty of Velasco,” Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution/sources/1180
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    Sam Houston's 1st Presidency

    Sam Houston became the Republic of Texas by landslide in September 5th election. Mirabeau Lamar as Vice President
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    Mirabeau Lamar's Presidency

    Mirabeau Lamar elected president by 28:1 margin by running against Houston's record. David G Burnett elected VP.

  • French recognizes Republic of Texas

    French government signs treaty of friendship and commerce, becoming first nation to formally recognize Republic of Texas. Campbell, R, B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 173). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Battle of Neches

    Under President Lamar's direction, Burleson and General Rusk attack the Cherokees, Shawnees, Kickapoos, and Delawares and drive them out of Texas into the Indian Territory Gary, H and Cambell, R G. (2018, July 26) Neches, Battle of. Texas State Historica Association https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qen02

  • Council House Fight

    Colonel Karnes betrays Penateka Comanches in peace council under truce, leading to a fight. Largest Comanche raid in Texas history instigated in retaliation. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 170-171). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Santa Fe Expedition

    President Lamar sends General McLeod on an expedition to open trading route to Santa Fe. They were arrested by Mexican authorities upon arrival in Santa Fe on October 5th. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 171-175). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.
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    Sam Houston's 2nd Presidency

    Sam Houston wins presidency over Burnet amidst insult competition. Edward Burleson elected VP.

  • Mexico invades Texas

    Mexican General Woll captures San Antonio. He is defeated by Captain Hay's company and retreats to Mexico within a week. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 179). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.
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    Somervall and Mier Expeditions

    General Somervell chases Mexican General Woll into Mexico. After Somervell orders retreat, Colonel Fisher disobeys and takes 300 men into Mier, Mexico, losing half his men. Survivors captured. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 179). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Indian Peace Negotiations

    Houston's newly created Bureau of Indian Affairs negotiates treaties with Caddos, Shawnees, and Delawares. Campbell, R B. (2003) "Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State" (p. 176). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Mier Survivors Released

    Remaining survivors of Colonel Fisher's ill-fated expedition to Mier are released by Santa Ana. Nance, J M. (2020, April 14) "Mier Expedition" Texas State Historical Association. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qym02
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    Anson Jones' Presidency

    Jones elected president over Burleson. "Old Sam,’ wrote James Morgan, “can beat the D——l himself when he trys, and make anyone President.” Campbell, Randolph B. (2003) Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State (p. 185). Oxford University Press. Kindle Edition.

  • Texas Joins the Union

    Republic of Texas Congress votes for annexation on June 16th, 1845. Texas convention votes for annexation by US over recognition by Mexico on July 4th, and ratified by popular vote in October. US Congress votes to accept annexation on December 29th. Neu, CT (2015, Dec 2) "Annexation" Texas State Historical Association. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/mga02