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Sam Houston General
"Sam Houston was writing manifestos as General-in-Chief of the Texas Army, urging his men to fight Mexico and criticizing her arbitrary power." (Shearer, 1961, p. 42) -
Santa Anna Presidency
Santa Anna was elected President of Mexico -
Revolution Starts
Shots were fired in Gonzalez marking the beginning of the Texas Revolution -
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Revolution/Republic
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Santa Anna Reaches San Antonio
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Battle of Alamo Officially Begins
The Battle of the Alamo officially begins -
Texans Declare Independence from Mexico
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Signal for Death
Santa Anna's bugler blew signaling death from there, Mexican soldiers charged the Alamo. -
Goliad Massacre
300-400 Texans lost their lives during this massacre. General Santa Anna ordered his men to execute them all. (https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/Presidio_de_la_Bahia.html) -
Battle of San Jacinto Victory
"A glorious victory for Sam Houston and the Texans. When independence was achieved Houston was chosen the first President of Texas Republic, and he later became governor after admission of Texas into the Union." Shearer, 1961, p.43) -
Treaty of Velasco
Santa Anna signs the Treaty of Velasco -
Houston Presidency
Sam Houston is named President of the Republic of Texas -
Passing the U.S. Senate
"Finally, in March 1837, an act recognizing the Republic of Texas passed the U.S. Senate. In one of his last acts as president, Jackson signed the measure and appointed Alcée La Branche, a calm and highly competent Louisiana planter and politician, as America’s first charge d’affaires to the new republic. "(Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Mirabeau Presidency
"One of those dreamers replaced Sam Houston as president late in 1838. Mirabeau B. Lamar wanted no part of U.S. annexation. Instead, he saw Texas as a future continental power that would rival the U.S. in size and power." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
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Trade Grew
"smuggling, legitimate trade between Texas and the United States grew significantly between 1838 and 1841." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Texas Forging Ties
"Texas also made progress in forging ties with Europe during the Lamar years. France granted diplomatic recognition in 1839, followed the next year by Holland and Belgium. Shortly thereafter, Texas received the long-awaited recognition from Great Britain." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Houston Returns
"When Sam Houston returned to the Texas presidency in late 1841, he took over a country teetering on the edge of total disintegration." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Santa Anna's First Move
"In March 1842, Santa Anna made the first move. Mexican troops invaded Texas, occupying Goliad, Refugio, and Victoria and sacking San Antonio before beating a hasty retreat back across the border. Mexico issued a warning to Texans that it was hopeless to continue their struggle for independence." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Britain.. Help Please
" In November 1842, Houston made a direct appeal to Britain for immediate help in obtaining peace with Mexico." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
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Dr. Ashbel Smith
"Minister to England and France from 1842-45, Dr. Ashbel Smith went on to become Texas Secretary of State. Smith was a remarkably personable and cultured individual." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Truce with Mexico
"War was a risk Sam Houston wasn’t willing to take. In June of 1843, he unilaterally declared a truce with Mexico, which was accepted the following month." (Texas State Library and Archives, Hard Road to Texas, Texas Annexation 1836-1845) -
Texas is Annexed
Texas becomes part of the United States. Texas becomes the 28th state.