Texas Revolution

The Texas Revolution Begins

Oct 2, 1835

The first shots were fired in the Battle of Gonzales

Battle of Goliad

Oct 9, 1835

Texian forces captured Goliad

Grass Fight

Oct 26, 1835

Texans captured 40 mules with freshly cut grass to feed the Mexican horses trapped in Bexar, in their saddle-bags

Battle of Concepcion

Oct 28, 1835

First major armed conflict of the revolution

Santa Anna's Excursion

Feb 16, 1836

Santa Anna and his army of over 8,000 troops crossed the Rio Grande and headed toward San Antonio

Siege of The Alamo

Feb 26, 1836

Santa Anna's forces begin to arrive and bombard The Alamo

The Convention of 1836

Mar 2, 1836

The Declaration of Independence was written and Sam Houston was named commander-in-chief

Battle of The Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

After a 13-day siege, the Battle began, fighting lasted 90 minutes, the defenders were defeated, and Santa Anna recaptured the town

Goliad Massacre

Mar 27, 1836

Mexicans opened fire on 342 weaponless Texian soldiers and excuted them

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

Houston's army surprised Mexican forces and Santa Anna was captured ending the Texas Revolution