Timeline: Texas Revolution Timeline

Jan 1, 1820

Land Offer

Spanish agreed to allow Moser Austin to create colony in Tejas. Pictured: Moses Austin

Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Dec 31, 1836

Texas Revelution

Jan 1, 1821

Mexican Independence

Over 300 settler families came to Tejas to look for a new life, escaping from the law, or planning on getting rich.

Jan 1, 1829

Out lawing slavery

Slave owners became angry when Mexico outlined slavery. Pictured: Mexican Slaves

Jan 1, 1830

Growing Population

The Texas population rises to 25,000, outnumbering Tejas 6 to 1. Pictured: Texas population, 1830.

Jan 1, 1833

List of requests

Austin went to Mexico City to present a list of requests to Mexican officials. Mexican President, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna agreed. Pictured: General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Oct 1, 1835

More troops sent

Santa Anna sent more troops into the town of Gonzales to seize the canon for protection. The failed to capture the canon. Pictured: The Canon in Gonzales

Mar 1, 1836

Texas Army

Texans met with a settlement to decide what to do with Santa Anna's troop. They decided Texas was free and an idependent republic, and put Sam Houstin in command of the Texas Army.

Mar 1, 1836

Surrounding San Antonio

Santa Anna's troops surround San Antonio. The next day, they began the Alamo.

Apr 1, 1836

"Remember the Alamo!"

Houston suprised Santa Anna and began screaming "Remember the Alamo!" The Texas Army got the advantage and killed half the Mexican Army, Santa Anna had to sign a treaty giving Texas it's freedom.