Revolution/Republic Timeline

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  • Battle of Gonzales

    The first military engagement of the Texas Revolution

  • Siege of Bexar begins

    Stephen F. Austin and the Texians initiated a siege of the city.

  • Siege of Bexar Ends

    Texian forces captured San Antonio

  • Battle of the Alamo

    The start of the Battle of the Alamo

  • Texas Declaration of Independence

    Texas declared independence from Mexico at Washington-on-the-Brazos

  • Battle of the Alamo Ends

    A pivotal event where Texian defenders were defeated by Mexican forces

  • Goliad Massacre

    Over 400 Texian prisoners were executed by Mexican forces.

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Texian forces led by Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna, securing Texas independence.

  • Treaties of Velasco

    Treaties signed by Santa Anna and Texas officials, ending the Texas Revolution.

  • Sam Houston becomes the first President

    of the Republic of Texas

  • Santa Anna renounces all guarantees

    made to the Republic of Texas

  • Mirabeau B. Lamar

    becomes the second President of the Republic of Texas

  • Sam Houston

    is re-elected as President

  • Mexican invasions of Texas

    Mexican forces briefly occupied San Antonio

  • Anson Jones' Presidency

    Last president of the Republic of Texas

  • Annexation of Texas

    Texas was admitted to the United States as the 28th state.