Texas Revolution Timeline

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    Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas

  • Treaty of Velasco Signed

    Here the treaty of valaso was signed. This was the treaty that ended the war between Mexico and Texas.
    (Campbell, 144)

  • A Secret Treaty is Signed

    Near the same time that the Treaty of Velasco is signed, a private treaty is signed agreeing that the Mexico army will head back down south.
    (Campbell, 144)

  • The Constitution is to be Voted on

    Burnet sets the date for the constitution of Texas to be voted on by the people in early September as well as decisions of whether to join the United States and to set up people in the government of Texas.
    (Campbell, 145)

  • Decisions are Made

    On September 5, Houston is elected president with 5,119 votes, a congress was elected, the constitution was given the go-ahead, and the decision to go back to the United States power was agreed on
    (Campbell, 145).

  • Texas Congress Meets for the First Time

    Burnet and the Texas Congress meet for the first time ever
    (Campbell, 145).

  • Leaving for Washington D.C.

    One of the Mexican diplomates, Santa Anna, heads to Washington D.C
    (Campbell, 146).

  • A Boundary is Created

    The boundary using the Rio Grande as the line is created as a boundary of Texas
    (Campbell, 147).

  • A New Hire

    Alcee La Branche is hired by President Jackson to be the charge d'affaires for the United States to Texas
    (Campbell, 147).

  • Annexation in the Air?

    Memucan Hunt officially presents the idea of Texas annexing to the United States to Martin Buren
    (Campbell, 149).

  • Or not.

    Texas decides to null and void the offer to join the United States, accomplished ultimately by Sam Houston
    (Campbell, 149).

  • The Second President is Here

    The second president of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar take his place
    (Campbell, 152).

  • The Government is Moving

    The Texas government is now found in Houston after the infrastructure is built for this to be the case
    (Campbell, 155).

  • An Adventure in the Making

    An exploration party is sent out to build relations in New Mexico for trading. However, it does not go very well. This is known as the Santa Fe Expedition.
    (Campbell, 157).

  • The Party is Captured

    The party is arrested in New Mexico without any resistance overall. The party is taken to Mexico and all hopes of relationship that was meant to come out of this were abolished
    (Campbell, 157).

  • A New President

    A new president is re-elected. Sam Houston wins again and put in office for a second term
    (Campbell, 158).

  • Should We Go After Them?

    After the Santa Fe Expedition ended so poorly, people are upset with Mexico. Due to this, there is a sentiment of aggression again the country, with people saying to go after the country
    (Campbell, 160).

  • San Antoni-NOO!

    San Antonio is overtaken by Mexico. General Adrian Woll takes the city mid September
    (Campbell, 161).

  • That was Short Lived

    A small breakout between the Texas and Mexican troops happens on Christmas. Lasts one day with the Texans surrendering
    (Campbell, 162).

  • Texas Wants in with the United States

    Charles Elliot is sent a letter of desire to join the United States, seeing that many Texans that Houston talked to wanted that
    (Campbell, 165).

  • Sounds like Texas May Become a State Soon

    A Treaty of Annexation is signed, taking one step closer to Texas leaving its status as a country and becoming a part of the United States
    (Campbell, 167)

  • Nevermind... Sorry Texas

    The Treaty of Annexation is shot down by the United States Congress, voting 35-16 against Texas joining the US
    (Campbell, 167)

  • Here's Your Chance, Texas

    After another vote in both houses of the United States, the decision for Texas to join the US is approved. To Texas, the president of the US sends an offer
    (Campbell, 168).

  • And so the End is Near

    Texas finally agrees to allow itself to become part of the United States
    (Campbell, 168).

  • Welcome to the United States of America

    The current president, James K. Polk officially signs Texas into the union with the Texas Admission Act. Texas was officially a state
    (Campbell, 169).

  • Here, Have a New Flag

    The United States flag is officially raised in Houston, finally and officially stamping the former "Republic of Texas" a new state in the United States of America
    (Campbell 169).