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Texas revloution timespan
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Battle of gonzlez
On October 2, the Battle of Gonzales is waged and the War of Texas Indepedence begins. -
Battle of Goliad
On October 9, the Battle of Goliad takes place and ends with a victory for Texas. -
Battle of Concepcion
On October 28, Texans are victorious at the Battle of Concepcion despite beign outnumbered 5 to 1. -
Seige of Bexar
On December 11, the Seige of Bexar ends with the Texans capturing San Antonio. -
Convention of 1836
On March 1, the Convention of 1836 begins meeting to sign a new constitution and form a new government. -
Texas Declaration of Independence is written
On March 2, the Texas Declaration of Independence is adopted. -
The Battle of the Alamo is lost by Texas
On March 6, the Battle of the Alamo is lost by Texas and becomes a rallying cry for the continued struggle for indepencence. -
Goliad Massacre
On March 27, the Goliad Massacre takes place in which Mexican General Santa Anna orders the execution of 400 surrendered Texans. This also becomes a rallying cry for Texas independence. -
Texans under Sam Houston soundly defeat General Santa Anna
On April 21, Texans under Sam Houston soundly defeat General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This victory secured Texas' Independence.
