The Republic of Texas 1836-1845

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  • Mexican Troops in San Antonio

    Mexican troops arrived in San Antonio. A courier was sent to Gonzales warning of the large size of the Mexican army and the small size of the Alamo fighters. (Campbell, p. 130)

  • Texas Independence

    Declaration of Independence from Mexico, written by George C. Calhoun, adopted. (Campbell, p132)

  • New Commander and Chief

    Sam Houston was named commander and chief of the Texan Army. (Campbell, p.133)

  • The Fall of the Alamo

    Santa Anna attacks the Alamo, even after the possibility of Travis' surrender in the trade for the lives of the Alamo occupants, the day before. Seven men were taken captive, while three people made it out. The bodies of the dead, numbering 182/183 were piled and burned. (Campbell, p.130-131)

  • Runaway Scrape

    At Burnham's Crossing, the retreating Texas Army came upon Texans running away for their lives from the fighting. The troops assisted the citizens in crossing the Colorado River. This became known as the Runaway Scrape. (Campbell, p.133)

  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The troops advanced on the Mexican army with shouts of, "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad", and in 18 minutes, the Texan army took the lead against the Mexicans, who were now running away. (Campbell, p. 140-141)

  • First President of Texas

    Sam Houston became the first President of The Republic of Texas.

  • General Land Office

    After a large number of land claims and surveys needed to be recorded in the republic, this office was created to take that charge.
    (Campbell, p. 151)

  • Maribeau Lamar Second President

    Texas turned the presidency over to Houston hater candidate Maribeau Lamar as 2nd President. (Campbell, p. 152)

  • The Council House Fight

    Sixty-five Penateka Comanche Indians, arrive in San Antonio, in hope of a peace treaty. Furious Texans asking about prisoners they held and did not bring to negotiations reacted, leading to The Council House Fight. (Campbell, p. 154)

  • Battle of Plum Creek

    100 Comanche Indians were killed by the Texan army, north of current-day Lockhart, Texas, after killing settlers and raiding the towns of Victoria and Linnville. (Campbell, p.155)

  • Houston elected Third Texas President

    Houston was again elected President and hoped to bring peace to the Texan and Indian fury. (Campbell, p.158)

  • Texas Annexation

    Texan approved annexation(.Campbell, p. 168)

  • Texas Admission Act

    President James K. Polk signed the Texas Admission Act. (Campbell, p. 169)