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Battle of the Alamo
The battle began on February 23, 1836 and ended March 6, 1836. Santa Anna's army of about 2,500 soldiers attack the Alamo. After 13 days of fighting, about 182-183 Texian defender's bodies are burned. All Texian's died defending the Alamo (Campbell, 2018, pp. 127-132) Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Travis' Letter from the Alamo
On the 2nd day of the Alamo seize, William Barret Travis sends a letter calling for reinforcements for him and his 150 Texas rebels. Little help came and Santa Anna's army broke through killing all of the defenders. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/travisletter.html, 2019) -
Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas declares independence from Mexico. There were 59 delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos and approved the Texas Declaration of Independence written by George Childress. "A free and independent republic of Texas was officially declared." Texas Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/declaration.html, 2019. -
Runaway Scrape
The fall of the Alamo caused panic in Texians who were terrified of the Mexican army. After hearing rumors of total devastion from Santa Anna's army, they fled in a hurry. Taking any belongings that they could with them, they headed to the east and they called this flight the Runaway Scrape (Campbell, 2018, pp. 134-135). Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Battle at Coleto Creek
Fannin's army leaves out of Goliad on March 19. After traveling 6 miles, they rest in the middle of a prairie. Urea's army surrounds and attacks and bitter fighting ensues. The Mexican casualties were neary 200 while Texans only 60. Fannin and his men surrender and are marched back to Goliad (Campbell, 2018, p. 135-136). Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press -
Goliad Massacre
Houston tells Fannin to evacuate his 400 men but Fannin moves slow. General Urea lead a 1,400-man army and by the time Fannin orderd his men to retreat, it was too late. They were captured and held prisoner. Santa Anna orders execution of the prisoners and neary 350 rebels were killed. Twice as many that were killed at the Alamo (Klein, 2023). Klein, C. (2023, May 17). The goliad massacre-the other alamo. History.https://www.history.com/news/the-goliad-massacre-the-other-alamo -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston orders an attack on Mexican camp. Approximately 900 Texas soldiers attack nearly 1,350 Mexican soldiers while they slept. After an 18-minutes battle, 630 Mexican solders were killed. Santa Anna is captured and the Mexican army retreats, ending the military conflict (Campbell, 2018, pp. 139-142). Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.
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Treaties of Velasco
Texas President D. G. Burnet and Santa Anna sign two peace treaties that would put an end to the Revolution. One was public and one was secret. Public treaty stated hostility would cease and Santa Anna would withdraw his troops and not attack again. Secret treaty stated the Texans would release Santa Anna in exchange to secure Mexican recognition of Texas Independence. Both treaties were violated and they never went into effect. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/velasco.html,
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Sam Houston
Elected as 1st President of the Republic of Texas after victory at San Jacinto. Houston was strongly supported by the army and believed to ensure stability. He served 2 terms as president of the republic and then became a United States senator and governor for the state of Texas. (https://www.tshaonline.org/texas-day-by-day/entry/261, n.d.) -
Lone Star Flag Design
This is a sketch by Peter Krag showing the flag and the Republic of Texas seal. This is the official state flag of Texas.
(https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/flag.html, 2021) Texas would adopt the flag on January 26, 1839. Texas history timeline. (n.d.) Bullock Museum. https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/texas-history-timeline. -
Texas Statehood
Texas admitted to the United States. Texans approve annexation and the United States Congress accepts and President James K. Polk signed the Texas Admission Act (Campbell, 2018, p. 169). Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/index.html, 2021)