Revolution/Republic Timeline

By AAnthony1976
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    Texas Revolution & The Republic of Texas Important Dates: 1836 - 1845

  • The Battle of the Alamo begins

    After arriving in San Antonio, Santa Anna demanded the defenders to surrender. Colonel William B. Travis' response? He fired a single cannon shot at the invading army, prompting the battle to begin. :-) Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Texas Claims Independence at the Convention in Washington-on-the-Brazos

    David Burnet chosen as interim president and Lorenzo de Zavala as interim vice president
    Sam Houston chosen to command army
    State Constitution based on US Constitution drafted & adopted Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • The Battle of San Jacinto begins

    Battle only lasted 13 minutes due to surprising the Mexican army while they slept Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • General Santa Anna Captured

    Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Treat of Velasco signed

    Signed by Santa Anna and ended the war, giving Texas it's independence Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Sam Houston Elected as First President of the Republic of Texas

    Houston handily won against Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith
    Mirabeau B Lamar elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Stephen F. Austin Dies

    "The Father of Texas"
    Served two months as Secretary of State before passing Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Texas recognized as a Nation by United States

    President Andrew Jackson nominates Alcée La Branche as Minister to Texas U.S. Department of State. (n.d.). A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Texas. U.S. Department of State. https://history.state.gov/countries/texas#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20recognized%20Texan,Branche%20as%20Minister%20to%20Texas.

  • Mirabeau B Lamar Elected as Second President of the Republic of Texas

    Lamar easily defeated Sam Houston-selected Robert Wilson, 6995 to 252 votes
    David G Burnet elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Sam Houston re-elected as Third President of the Republic of Texas

    Houston defeated David G. Burnet, 7508 to 2574 votes
    Edward Burleson elected Vice President Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Treaty of Annexation to the United States Signed

    Treaty specified the US government would assume all public lands and property in Texas and would also assume it's $10 million dollars of debt. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Anson Jones Elected Fourth (and Final) President of the Republic of Texas

    Jones defeated Edward Burleson Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.

  • Texas Admitted into the United States

    Texas entered the United States as the 28th state as a slave-holding state Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.