Texas revolution

Texas Revolution/Republic Timeline

  • Santa Anna troops arrive at San Antonio

    Santa Anna troops arrive at San Antonio
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo
  • Constitution for the Republic of Texas

  • Sam Houston Army attack begins on Santa Anna

  • Houston defeats Santa Anna

    Houston defeats Santa Anna
  • Treaty of Velasco signed

  • Mexicans cross Rio Grande

  • Election for Republic President announced

  • Sam Houston elected 1st Republic President

  • Act signed for Southwest boundary on Rio Grande

  • Battle of the Neches

    Battle of the Neches
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar is elected 2nd Republic President

    Mirabeau B. Lamar is elected 2nd Republic President
  • Santa Fe expedition

    Santa Fe expedition
  • Sam Houston took office again

  • General Adrian Wolls mexican army swept Texas and captured San Antonio

  • Col. William S. FIsher invaded Mexico

  • Sam Houston's friendly letter to Charles Elliot

  • Treaty of Texas Annexation signed

  • U.S. defeated Treaty of Annexation

  • President James K. Polk signed Texas Admission Act

    President James K. Polk signed Texas Admission Act
  • Ceremony marking the completion of annexation