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Independence
Texas declares independence and names David G. Burnet interim president. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo begins on the 6th and lasts thirteen days, leading to the eventual Mexican victory with everyone remaining in the Alamo being killed. -
Goliad Massecre
400 Texans surrender at the battle of Goliad, and are executed at the order of Mexican general Santa Anna. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
After a short 18 minute battle, with 19 Texans and 630 Mexican soldiers losing their lives, Sam Houston earned Texas's independence and captured Santa Anna. -
Treaty of Velasco is signed
Santa Anna and the Republic of Texas sign the Treaty of Verlasco and end the revolution. The Mexican government doesn't agree to the treaty, saying that Santa Anna doesn't have the right to sign it. -
Sam Houston becomes First president of Texas
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Austin become state capitol
Mirabeau B. Lamar changes the capitol of Texas from Houston to Austin, citing that Houston was too far from original Texas settlements. -
Lone Star flag is adopted
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Mexican Army invades Texas
Mexican general Adrián Woll Invades Texas and captures San Antonio -
Battle of Salado Creek
Colonel Mathew Caldwell's and Capitan Jack Hayes' companies attack General Woll's army and win at the Battle of Salado Creek, retaking San Antonio -
Mier Expedition/Battle of Ciudad Mier
Texan army attacks Ciudad Mier and cause 750 casualties while outnumbered 10:1. Mexican army wins battle and takes 263 prisoners, 30 casualties on Texan side. -
All Texan prisoners released
Santa Anna orders release of all Texas prisoners -
Texas is annexed into the United States
