Revolution/Republic Timeline

Sam Houston Arrives in Texas

1832

Sam Houston arrives in Texas to observe the unrest of American settlers in Texas

Battle of Gonzalez

Oct 2, 1835

A Texian victory against the Mexican authority. Beginning of the Texan rebellion.

Battle of Goliad

Oct 9, 1835

Texian forces attacked Mexican garrisoned forces.

Siege of Bexar

Oct 12, 1835

The early campaign led by the Texian rebel forces which led to the victory over Mexican forces.

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

Battle of the Alamo begins. The Texian army defends the Alamo which is besieged by the Mexican army. The Texian army is finally defeated.

Texas Independence Day

Mar 2, 1836

Texas officially declares independence from Mexico

Battle of Refugio

Mar 12, 1836

Mexican victory against the Texian forces.

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

The decisive battle that won Texas it independence.

First Texas Presidential Election

Oct 22, 1836

Sam Houston won the first presidential election in the newly formed independent country of Texas.

Texas Annexation

Dec 29, 1845

Texas was annexed by the United States and was introduced as the 28th state into the Union.