Timeline of events in Texas from 1836-1845

By Tnt_1998

  • The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed

    Texas convention members adopted a Declaration of Independence and established a Constitution for the Republic of Texas. Gibson, S. (n.d.). Texas Revolution. Retrieved from https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/texas-revolution

  • The Battle of the Alamo

    This was a thirteen day siege that resulted in many deaths including those of William B. Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie.

  • The Battle of Refugio begins

    Texas troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel William Ward are attacked by General Urrea. Texas retreated.

  • The Goliad Massacre

    The Mexicans captured the Texans after a brief battle and took back the Fort Goliad chapel. The Mexicans held the Texans prisoners for a week, word came to execute all of them. 300-400 Texans lost their lives on March 27, 1836.
    Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía---American Latino Heritage: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/Presidio_de_la_Bahia.html

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    The Texan army under Sam Houston defeats Mexican forces under Santa Anna, this secured our independence.

  • Treaties of Velasco

    The Treaties of Velasco were signed by the Republic of Texas and General Santa Anna, thus ending the Texas Revolution.

  • The First Congress of the Republic of Texas assembles

    This assembly was held at Columbia.

  • Sam Houston becomes President of the Republic of Texas

  • Recognized as independent by the United States

    On this day The United States recognizes Texas's Independence.

  • Temporary Capital

    Houston becomes the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas, as an order given by Sam Houston.

  • 2nd President of the Republic is chosen

    Mirabeau B. Lamar becomes president of the Republic of Texas

  • The Cherokee under The Bowl

    They accept President Lamar's proposal of relocating, and begin the process of doing so.

  • The Battle of Neches begins

    Cherokee attack against the Texan army under General Kelsey Douglass.

  • France recognizes Independence

    On this day France recognized Texas as being independent.

  • New and Final Capital

    Austin is selected as the capital of the Republic of Texas, this would be the seventh and final capital.

  • The Battle of Plum Creek

    This was a clash between the allied forces Tonkawa, militia, and the Rangers of the Republic of Texas, against a big Comanche war party.

  • 3rd President of the Republic of Texas

    Sam Houston is selected again to serve as the president of the Republic of Texas.

  • Release of all Texas prisoners

    On order from Santa Ann, all Texas prisoners that were being held in Mexico were released.

  • 4th President of the Republic of Texas

    Anson Jones becomes president of the Republic of Texas.

  • The Annexation Bill

    The U.S. Congress passed a bill that would give the U.S. authorization to annex The Republic of Texas.

  • The Annexation Bill is signed

    U.S. president, John Tyler, signs the bill of annexation.

  • Texas state constitution

    A majority Republic vote approved a proposed Texas State constitution.

  • Texas becomes a state

    The Republic of Texas is annexed by the United States of America. On this same day president Polk signed a bill that accepted Texas as the 28th state of the Union.