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United States offers to purchase Texas from Mexico
President Andrew Jackson again offers to purchase Texas, for $1 million. Mexican President Vicente Guerrero declines. -
Mexico Refuses Immigrants from America
The Mexican government bans American immigration to Texas -
New Mexican President Elected
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico Image Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_L%C3%B3pez_de_Santa_Anna -
Battle of Gonzales
Texas military commander sent Francisco de Castañeda to Gonzales with 100 soldiers. It occurred when Mexican Troops tried to seize a cannon from American’s in Gonzales, yet they refused to surround it. It is called the “Lexington of Texas” because it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution. Reference: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qeg03 -
Battle of Goliad
Texas settlers attacked Mexican Army Soldiers stationed near Goliad. Texas won victory for this battle. Image Reference: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Goliad,_Texas -
Battle of Concepcion
This battle was the first heavily armed battle of the Texas Revolution. It occurred at Concepcion Mission outside of San Antonio. Jim Bowie helped lead a group of Rebel Texans to fight out Mexican Army and force them back into San Antonio. Texan Victory. Image Reference: https://alchetron.com/Battle-of-Concepci%C3%B3n -
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Battle of Lipantitlan
Battle at the Nueces River (also called the Battle of the Nueces Crossing) between Mexican Army and Texans. Texan Victory -
The Grass Fight
Texas sieged Bexar from Mexico. Texan victory Image Reference: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/bexar/bexar.html -
Regular Texas Army Recruitment
Sam Houston issues a proclamation to recruit a Regular Texas Army. Image Reference: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/texas175/houstonscall.html -
Matamoros Expedition
Texas Governor, Henry Smith, orders Sam Houston to lead Texans in an attack on Matamoros. Houston and Bowie lead the expedition. -
Battle of San Patricio
Battle between Texians and Mexican Troops. This battle marked the start of the Goliad Campaign, which was Mexico's plan to regain control of the Texas Gulf Coast. Mexican Victory -
Battle of Agua Dulce
Mexican troops ambushed a troop of Texians at Agua Dulce Creek as part of the Goliad Campaign. Mexican victory. -
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Battle of Refugio
Battle that was part of the Goliad Campaign. Mexican General José Urrea and 1,500 soldiers fought against Amon B. King and his 28 American volunteers and Lieutenant Colonel William Ward and his approximately 120 Americans. Mexican Victory. -
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Battle of Coleto
Houston ordered Fannin to retreat. Mexican troops caught up with him and battle began. Fannin's soldiers were captured and ordered to march to Goliad where unfortunate events would unfold there. Mexican victory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Coleto#/media/File:JamesWFannin.jpg -
Peace Treaty of Velasco
The Peace Treaty of Velasco is signed by the Republic of Texas and the General Santa Anna of Mexico. Image Reference: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/mzr02 -
Mexico retreats to Mexico
The Mexican Army crosses the Rio Grande back into Mexico.
