Texas Revolution and The Republic of Texas Timelime (1836-1845)

Independence

Mar 2, 1836

Texas declares independence from Mexico (Campbell, R., 2017).

13-Day Siege of the Alamo

Mar 6, 1836

The battle began on February 23rd, 1836 but the 13-day siege of the Alamo by Mexican troops led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna finally ends with a battle in which all remaining defenders are killed (Campbell, R., 2017).

Sam Houston VS Gonzales

Mar 10, 1836

Sam Houston abandons Gonzales and retreats eastward to avoid the advancing Mexican army. Frustrated settlers flee as well in an exodus called the Runaway Scrape.
(www.history.com/this-day-in-history, 2010).

Battle of Goliad

Mar 14, 1836

Texans caused a lot of deaths but split their forces and retreated ending in capture. Fifty Texans killed ninety-eight captured with some later executions, twenty-nine spared as laborers. Survivors were sent to Goliad and around eighty Mexican casualties with fifty wounded (Campbell, R., 2017).

The War of Coleto

Mar 20, 1836

A battle ensues with 10 Texans killed, 60 wounded and 200 Mexicans killed or wounded. After the second day of fighting, a Texan surrender is agreed upon. Approximately 342 of the captured Texans were not pardoned but were executed on March 27 in the Goliad Massacre with 20 spared and 28 escaped. Anger over Santa Anna's lack of mercy led many future Texan settlers to join the Texan Army (Campbell, R., 2017).

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

Texas victory over Mexican Army and the capture of General Santa Anna. Troops led by Sam Houston had a decisive battle of the Texas Revolution.

Treaties of Velasco

May 14, 1836

Santa Anna and Texas' President Burnet signed two Treaties of Velasco (public and secretly), ending the Revolution. The treaties were eventually violated by both sides and Texas' Independence was not recognized by Mexico. Texas' boundary was not determined until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War, was signed in 1848.
(www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/velasco, 2019).

First President of Texas - Sam Houston

Sep 5, 1836

Sam Houston becomes president and Lorenzo de Zavala, Vice President. The voters also overwhelmingly approve a referendum requesting annexation by the United States. US President Martin Van Buren refuses to consider it, however, citing fear of war with Mexico.

President Martin Van Buren

Dec 7, 1836

Martin van Buren was elected President of the United States.

Annexation of Texas

Jan 11, 1837

Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate. U.S. voted No, due to the border dispute and the balance of power.
(www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/tx/annexation, 2019).

Santa Anna - Restoration of Freedom

Mar 11, 1837

Santa Anna, home in Mexico, renounces all guarantees made to the Republic of Texas as a condition to his restoration of freedom (Campbell, R., 2017).

United States VS U.S. Government

Aug 4, 1837

Texas Minister to the United States presents U.S. government a formal offer from the Republic of Texas to annex itself to the United States (Campbell, R., 2017).

Tabling of the Triparty Treaty

Jun 14, 1838

Senator William C. Preston introduces a resolution for a tripartite treaty between the U.S./Mexico/Texas in the U.S. Senate and the resolution was TABLED (Campbell, R., 2017).

Texas withdrew their offer of Annexation

Oct 12, 1838

Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of Congress' lack of action on their proposal.

Proposal for Withdrawal

Jan 23, 1839

Texas Congress passes joint resolution approving of President Sam Houston's withdrawal of annexation proposal. (www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation)
(www.images/texas resolution)

Buren is Defeated

Dec 2, 1840

President Martin Van Buren is defeated for reelection by William Henry Harrison. Harrison, a Whig, receives 234 Electoral College votes to 60 and also wins the popular vote contest.
(https://americasbesthistory.com/1840)

The Return of Sam Houtson

Jun 21, 1841

After the invasion of Santa Fe, the Wichita River for the Red River they arrived in the beginning of October near present-day Tucumcari, New Mexico, were captured without firing a shot. marched to prison at the San Carlos Fortress in Perote, Veracruz. The disgrace was to lead to the return of Sam Houston.

The Mexican Invasion

Sep 11, 1842

Mexican General Adrián Woll, 1,200 Mexicans, had recaptured San Antonio. Texans volunteers gathered on Cibolo Creek above Seguin and marched to Salado Creek about six miles northeast of San Antonio (Haynes, S.W., 2018).

Commerse Treaty

Mar 3, 1843

U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. The Senate's amendment of the original treaty terms causes the Texas Congress to reject the final version of the treaty
(Alimento, Antonella & Stapelbroek, Koen 2019).

Sam Houston issues Proclamation

Jun 15, 1843

Sam Houston issues a proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas (Campbell, R., 2017).

Northerners VS Southerners

Apr 11, 1844

An annexation treaty between the U.S. and Texas signed between the two diplomats.

Treaty Rejected

Jun 8, 1844

U.S. Senate rejects the treaty Annexation Treaty of 1844. The battle score ended Democrats 35 to 16.
(https://worldhistoryproject.org/1844/6/8/the-texas-annexation-treaty-is-defeated)

Acceptance of Annexation Resolution

Jul 4, 1845

Convention meets to consider both the Mexican treaty and the U.S. annexation resolution. U.S. offer accepted by Convention

Texas is Officially the 28th

Dec 29, 1845

President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. Texas officially the 28th state on this date (Campbell, R., 2017).