-
Battle of Gonzales
Known as the Lexington of Texas, the Battle of Gonzales is considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qeg03 -
Commander -in-Chief
Sam Houston was made commander-in-chief of the regular Texas Army. -
Period: to
Seige of the Alamo
The thirteen days of the Battle of the Alamo. On February 23, Mexican troops under General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna entered San Antonio de Bexar, Texas and surrounded the Alamo Mission. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed and the Republic of Texas was declared. -
David G. Burnet
David G. Burnet was elected as interim president by the Texas delegates. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The Texan army under Sam Houston overwhelmingly defeats Mexican force under Santa Anna, securing Texas independence.
