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1836-1845
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Texas declares independence
Texas declares independence from Mexico. -
Battle of the Alamo ends
Under the command of William B. Travis and James Bowie, Texas rebels fought a fierce battle against the Mexican army. Casualties were high on both sides, but Santa Anna’s army ultimately triumphed after a 13-day battle. Alamo -
Goliad Massacre
The Goliad Massacre claimed the lives of nearly 350 men. On Palm Sunday, March 27, the prisoners were separated into four groups, told that they were being sent to Matamoros, and marched out of town. The Mexicans then halted the columns and opened fire. Most of those who were not killed by musket fire were ridden down by lancers. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of The Lone Star State (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto was the final battle of the Texas revolution. Despite being outnumbered, General Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos, and foreign volunteers decisively defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’s independence. San Jacinto -
Treaty of Velasco
The public Treaty of Velasco, signed on May 14, brought an end to the war and provided that all Mexican armies would move south of the Río Grande. Treaty of Velasco -
First President - Sam Houston
Sam Houston becomes the first president of the Republic of Texas. -
Annexation officially proposed
Memucan Hunt formally proposed the annexation of
Texas to the administration of Martin Van Buren. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of The Lone Star State (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. -
Armistice is signed
Houston signs an Armistice with Mexico to stop all fighting. -
Texas becomes the 28th state
Polk signs the Joint Resolution officially making Texas the 28th State. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of The Lone Star State (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
