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Santa Anna takes control
Santa Anna takes control of Mexico from Gomez Farias for the final time. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Santa Anna Cetralizes Mexico's Government
Santa Anna changes Mexico from federalist to centralist government. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Tenorio arrests Andrew Briscoe
Captain Antonio Tenorio arrested Andrew Briscoe for smuggling. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Cos and Ugartechea call for arrests
The Mexican commanders call for the arrest of William B. Travis, Samuel M. Williams, and Lorenzo de Zavala. All of these men were leaders during the Anahuac. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Stephen F. Austin returns to Texas
After his long stay in Mexico City, much of it as a prisoner, Stephen F. Austin finally returns to Texas. Austin returns knowing that Texas must become independent of Mexico. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The government fall apart
Governor Smith and the General Council have difficulty working together. Smith suspends the council and the council responds by removing Smith from office. Texas had no functioning government. -
The Articles of Capitulation
The Articles of Capitulation called for Mexicans to evacuate Anahuac and turn over their arms to Anglos in return for safe passage to San Antonio. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Tenorio Honored
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David Crockett arrives at the Alamo
A small group fo Tennesee volunteers enter the Alamo. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Cos marched five hundred men
General Cos left Matamoros with five hundred men to capture the Anglo leader of Anahuac. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Fighting begins
Texians and Mexican forces face each other in Gonzales. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texians attack Goliad
George M. Collinsworth and a force of volunteers from Matagorda attacked and captured the presidio in Goliad, cutting off the Mexican forces in San Antonio from the Gulf of Mexico. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Stephen F. Austin elected commander
Stephen F. Austin joined the volunteers and was ellected commander. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Gathering of Texian leaders to avoid war if possible or prepare for war with the Mexican military. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texian forces arrive near San Antonio
Four hundred Texian men reach Salado Creek 5 miles east of San Antonio. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Battle of Concepcion
When General Cos learns that a Texian detachment is camped near his position he attacks. His troops are forced to retreat. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Consultation is assembled
The Consultation was comprised of fifty-eight delegates from established anglo leadership of the province. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texians take Fort Lipantitlan
Ira Westover along with sixty men Take Fort Lipantitlan in San Patricio. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Henry Smith becomes Govenor
Henry Smith defeats Stephen F. Austin for the Govenor's seat. -
The Consultation appoints Sam Houston commander in chief
Sam Houston is given command of the Texian army. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Organic Law
The Consultation creates The Organic Law provided for a governor, lieutenant governor, and a General Council made up of representatives from each district. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Consultation adjouns
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Austin orders attack on Bexar
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Burleson orders attack on Bexar
Edward Burleson, who now commands Austin's army, orders an attack on Bexar but the men refuse. Burleson then orders a retreat to Goliad. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Ben Milan takes command
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Texian army reaches the Alamo
The Texian rebels take San Antonio forcing General Cos to surrender. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Sam Houston call for trained army
Sam Houston calls for 5000 trained men but his recommendtion is ignored byThe General Council. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
General Lan Office is created
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William B. Travis bring reinforcment to the Alamo
William B. Travis brings twenty-nine men with him to reinforce the Alamo. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio
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Declaration of Independence
Patterned after the American Declaration of Independence, Texas declares it own independence from Mexico. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Santa anna takes San Antonio
The Alamo falls. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Constitution for the Republic of Texas
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David G. Burnet becomes the first presdent
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Runaway Scrape
After news of the Alamo's fate spread the civilian population of Texas scrambled to escape the Mexican army. -
Fannin defeated
Fannin was ambushed by the Mexican army commanded by Urrea, leaving Sam Houston's forces as the only Texian force on the field of battle. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The captives from Fannin's troops executed
Santa Anna ordered all surviving member of Fannin's party along with other rebel captives executed. Urrea advised against the action but ultimately followed orders. Nearly 350 men were killed. -
The battle of San Jacinto
Houston orders his 900 men into formation against Santa anna and 1,350 Mexican soldiers. -
Santa Anna Captured
A search party brought ina prisoner whom other Mexicans saluted as "El Presidente". -
President Burnet reaches San Jacinto
Takes Santa Anna, Houston, and other government officials from San jacinto to Galveston. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
President Burnet announces election
President Burnet announced September 5 as the date Texans would vote on accepting the constitution and elect officials under that constitution and discuss annexation to the United States. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Sam Houston is voted in as President
Running as the hero who could bring unity, Houston received 5
,119 votes to 743 for Henry Smith and 547 for Stephen F. Austin. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Santa Anna freed
President Sam Houston and Secretary of State Stephen F. Austin send Santa anna to Washington to persuade U.S. President Jackson that annexing Texas to the U.S. is a good idea. After the meeting, Santa Anna is sent home. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Congress establishes the boundaries of Texas
Congress named the southwestern boundary on the Rio Grande. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
U.S. President questions the republic's ability to survive
President Jackson calls immediate recognition of Texas "impolitic". -
Stephen F. Austin dies
Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas", dies of pneumonia. -
Memucan Hunt proposes annexation of Texas
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Texas President Sam Houston informs congress that Texas can no longer support itself
Texas could not support the army or government officials. Texas turns to paper money. -
The appropriations bill passes
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U.S. President Jackson nominates Alcee La Branche
President Jackson announced that he had nominated Alcee La Branche of Louisiana to be charge d'affaires to Texas. -
Mirabeau B. Lamar takes office
Mirabeau B. Lamar becomes the second president for the Republic of Texas. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Manuel Flores is killed
A small party of Mexican ranger and Cherokees led by Manuel Flores traveled from Matamoros toward East Texas with the intention of uniting Indians against Anglo settlers. A letter to the Cherokees was found on Flores' body. President Lamar assumed that the Cherokee were guilty of insurrection. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Lamar sends troops to occupy Cherokee land
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France recognized Texas
In September of 1839, France signs a treaty of friendship and commerce that made it the first European nation to grant recognition to Texas. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Shelby County incident
Charles W. Jackson exposed the land commissioners of Shelby County for issuing fraudulent land titles. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
He Cherokees are attacked
No treaty between Texas leaders and the Cherokee could be reached forcing the Cherokee off of their land. They were attacked as they moved north. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Chief Bowl killed
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The Texas capitol is moved from Houston to Austin
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Sam Houston assassination attempt
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The greatest Comanche raid
Five-hundred Comanche warriors with five-hundred members of their families raid Victoria and Linnville. -
Thirty three Penateka chiefs and warriors enter San antonio
The party came to negotiate terms for relocation. They were told to bring any Anglo prisoners with them. The negotiations turned in to a conflict. -
Alliance with Yucatecan rebels
A treaty between Yucatecan rebels in Mexico formed an alliance with Texas for $8000 a month in exchange for war aide. -
The Santa Fe expedition leaves Austin
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The Santa Fe expedition is captured
The governor of New Mexico captures the expedition and marched them to Mexico City. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Commodore Moore leaves Galveston
Commodoore Moore left Galveston with three ships to the Yucatan as President Lamar's term ended. -
Sam Houston's second term as president begins
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General Vazquez invades San Antonio
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Special session of congress meets
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A new congress is elected
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Mexican army attacks near the capitol
One day after Houston ordered the government to Washington-on-the-Brazos, General Adrian Woll swept into Texas and captured San Antonio. -
Battle at mier
A group of Texans led by Colonel William S. Fiser invaded Mier in Mexico and kidnapped the alcalde. They went on the offensive when they heard Mexican troops had arrived. -
Congress signs a memorial advocating immediate annexation
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Ushur approaches Van Zandt about annexation
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Sam Houston writes Charles Elliot
Houston wrote a friendly letter to England's charge d'affaires in Galveston stating the nine-tenths of Texans favored annexation to the U.S. -
Washington D. Miller wrote U.S. President John Tyler
Miller wrote a letter to Tyler expressing alarm over the success of Captain Elliot in building British influence in Texas. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Armistice announced
Houston announced an armistice while recognizing Britains role in bringin peace. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Houston met with representatives of all major Texas tribes.
Houston took the initiative to meet personally with representatives of all the major groups, including the Penateka Comanches and Witcitas, in a council at Tehuacana Creek. -
Houston writes letter to congress
To avoid losing support from Britain and France, Houston advises secrecy in regard to annexation to the U.S. -
The Senate passes annexation resolution
The amended resolution stipulates that Texas enter the U.S. as a state rather than a territory. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Secretary of State Upsure dies
Secretary of State Upsure dies during a demonstration of a new naval gun. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Treaty of annexation signed
By the terms of the treaty, Texas would become a territory of the United States. -
Treaty of annexation defeated
The U.S. Senate defeated the annexation treaty by a vote of 35 to 16. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
General Election
President Houston call for a general election for September 2, 1844. -
The House of Representatives passes annexation resolution
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President Tyler send the annexation resolution to Texas
Texas has until January 1, 1846, to accept U.S. terms for annexation. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texas President Jones Calls special meeting of Congress
President Jones call a special meeting of Congress to decide on the annexation issue. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Convention meets in Austin
The convention is called to meet about the annexation issue. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texas convention adops an ordinance approving annexation
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Texans approve new state constitution
The new state constitution passes by a vote of 4174 to 312. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texas approves annexation
The vote for annexation is approved by a 4254 to 267 margin. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
James Henderson elected Texas govenor
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President Polk signs the Texas Admission Act
The act makes Texas an official state of the U.S. -
Annexation is complete
Members of the new state government meet with official of the republic in front of the capitol building in Austin for a ceremony that ended the republic. Campbell, R. B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A history of the Lone Star state. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.