Revolution/Republic Timeline

By EmmaGRobbins

  • The Battle of Gonzales

    The Texan army attacked the Mexican army camp.

  • The Battle of San Antonio de Bexar

    The battle of San Antonio de Bexar began on October 12, 1835, and concluded on December 11, 1835.

  • The Grass Fight

    The Texan army defeated the Mexican army. The Mexican army was bringing grass for the calvary, but the Texans were under the impression that the Mexican army was bringing the army payroll.

  • Santa Anna's Army Arrives at the Alamo

  • Travis' Letter from the Alamo

  • Texas Declares Independence from Mexico

  • The Fall of the Alamo

    The Alamo fell. https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution#:~:text=At%20dawn%20on%20March%206,Texas%2C%20and%20even%20the%20world.

  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The concluding event of the Texas Revolution. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-jacinto-battle-of

  • Constitutional Convention of 1836

    The Declaration of Independence was written and Sam Houston was named commander-in-chief.
    https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/alamo/election-1.html#:~:text=The%20Convention%20of%201836%20wrote,to%20Santa%20Anna's%20invading%20army.

  • Goliad Massacre

    The Goliad Massacre took place over a variety of months, with March 27, 1836, being one of the most pivotal days during the massacre. After being told they would be kept alive, Santa Anna gave the order for James W. Fannin and his men to be slaughtered.
    https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/goliad-massacre

  • Sam Houston's Presidency (First Term)

    Sam Houston was president of the Republic of Texas from October 22, 1836-December 10, 1838.

  • Mirabeau B. Lamar's Presidency

    Mirabeau B. Lamar was president of the Republic of Texas from December 10, 1838-December 13, 1841.

  • Sam Houston's Presidency (Second Term)

    Sam Houston was re-elected as the president for the Republic of Texas from December 13, 1841-December 9, 1844.

  • Texas Becomes the 28th State of the U.S.