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Battle of the Alamo
The Mexican Army approached the Texian militia and took over the Alamo. The Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna personally oversaw the siege of the Alamo and the battle. This battle is considered one of the most famous battles in American History. It started on February 23, 1836, and ended on March 6, 1836.
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Battle of San Patricio
This was the first battle of the Goliad campaign. The Mexican Army was the victors. -
The Texas government
Texas formed a provisional government in November of 1835 until the March of 1836. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas adopted their own declaration of Independence as the Republic of Texas from Mexico.
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Battle of Agua Dulce
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Jim Bowie's death
Jim Bowie was in charge of a group of volunteers at the Battle of Concepcion, he had early wins for the rebels.
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Davy Crockett's Death
He was a legendary frontiersman, scout, and politician. He led a handful of Tennessee volunteers to the Alamo where they joined the fight.
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William Travis's Death
Travis helped to prepare defenses of the Alamo as the Mexican Army approached, he shared authority with Jim Bowie. He died in battle.
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The Battle of Refugio
This was the third battle of the Golia campaign, Texas inflicted heavy casualties, but ended up retreating. -
David Burnett Presidency Begins
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The Battle of Coleto
This was the final battle of the Goliad campaign. The battle lasted from the 19th to the 20th of March -
James Fannin's Death
Fannin was a Texas settler from Georgia, he was a commander at the Battle of Concepcion. He was executed by the Mexican Army.
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The Battle of San Jacinto
This was an 18-minute long battle. Texas was able to capture Santa Anna and held him prisoner. This was the last battle of the Texas Revolution. -
Sam Houston as Republic President
Sam Houston is now the first president of the republic. -
1st Congress of the Republic of Texas
At that time, the Republic of Texas had formed as a separate nation after gaining independence from Mexico. Since no capital had yet been established, the First Congress met in Columbia, TX. -
1st President of the Republic Sam Houston
He was also the 7th Governor of Texas in 1859. First-term started in October of 1836 and ended in December of 1838. -
Stephen F. Austin's Death
Austin was named commander of all of the Texan Military forces, he marched on San Antonio and on the Battle of Concepcion. He would soon go on to raising funds and gaining support for Texas Independence. He was also named the secretary of state. He died from pneumonia months after the Revolution was over.
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Santa Anna arrives in Washington D.C.
He is traveling to Washington to meet with the President of the United States Andrew Jackson. -
Texas as a Republic
The U.S recognizes Texas as a free republic -
Harrisburg to Houston
The city of Houston now emerges from the ashes of Harrisburg, and the capital of the new republic is moved there. -
Tripartite Treaty
Senator William C. Preston introduces a resolution for a tripartite treaty between the U.S./Mexico in the U.S. Senate. -
Texas withdraws for offer
Texas withdraws from the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress's lack of action on the proposal. -
2nd President of The Republic of Texas Mirabeau B. Lamar
Lamar was the 1st Vice President of the Republic of Texas (1836-1838), he was also a Texas politician. His presidency started on December 10, 1838, and ended on December 13, 1841. -
The Battle of Plum Creek
The Battle of Plum Creek was the aftermath of the Council House Fight, the result was multiple Indian casualties (this included women and children. -
The Texan Santa Fe Expedition
This was a commercial and military expedition that the Republic of Texas initiated in order to secure jurisdiction in the Santa Fe area. -
3rd President of The Republic of texas Sam Houston
He served as president from December 21, 1841, to December 9, 1844. before serving for a second time he acted as a house member in the Texas House of Representatives for the San Augustine District from 1839-1841. -
500 Mexican Soldiers Invaded Texas
Under Rafael Vasquez, these soldiers invaded Texas for the first time since the revolution. They briefly occupied SanAntonio before heading to the Rio Grande. -
San Antonio Captured Again
The Mexican soldiers ended up retreating, and they took prisoners. -
Mier Expedition Surrendered
This was an ill-fated mission, the expedition surrendered at the Mexican town of Mier. -
Archives War
Sam Houston ordered his officials to go to Austin and remove the records of the Republic of Texas to the city of Houston. -
Black Bean Episode
17 Texan executed, this was a result of the Mier Expedition. This was one of the several raids by the Texans into Mexico. -
The Texas Snively Expedition
The Snively Trail Expedition reached all the way to Santa Fe, they were expecting to capture Mexican wagons crossing territory claimed by Texas. -
Sam Houstons Proclamation
Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas. -
The Treaty of Annexation
The Treaty of Annexation was rejected by the U.S Senate -
4th President of the Republic of Texas Anson Jones
He served as president from December 9, 1844, to February 19, 1846. He was also a Doctor, Businessman, and Member of Congress. -
Annexation of Texas passed
The joint resolution to annex Texas passes the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Annexation Resolution
President Tyler signs the annexation resolution. -
Cuevas-Smith Treaty
Cuevas-Smith treaty between Mexico and Texas signed guaranteeing Texas Independence so long as it remains a separate republic. -
Texas Congress accepts U.S Congress offer
The Texas Congress meets in session to consider both the proposed Mexican Treaty and the annexation resolution from the U.S Congress. -
U.S. offer accepted by Convention
Convention meets to consider both the Mexican treaty and the U.S annexation resolution. -
Joint Resolution
U.S. House of Representatives votes to annex Texas by joint resolution. -
Texas becomes the 28th state
President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. On this dateTexas officially becomes apart of the United States.
