Texas Revolution

Timeline created by savannahsmith

Event Date:	Event Title:	Event Description:
10/02/1835	Battle of Gonzales	Four years age Mexican authorities had given the citizens of Gonzales a cannon to protect themselves from Comanche attacks. The Mexican President, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna wasn't following the Constitution of 1824 and the citizens revolted. A Mexican officer ordered the U.S. settlers to hand over the cannon and they refused to give it up. On October second, early in the morning, Texans attacked the Mexican troops and flew a flag that read "Come and Take It" and the Mexican soldiers fell back.
11/04/1835	Consultation of 1835	The Contitution of 1824 wasn't being followed by the government and the citizens weren't standing for that. William H. Wharton gathered delegates from around Texas to discuss these issues. Branch T. Archer was elected as the president. There were pro-war delegates that wanted to declare independence from Mexico and pro-peace didn't want to be independent. But both sides wanted to resore the Constitution of 1824
11/07/1835	Declaration of 1835	This declaration pledged loyalty to Mexico. It stated the citizens would make Texas independent if the Constitution of 1824 was not restored. A provisional government was created and there was the General Council to help run the provisional government. Sam Houston was appointed commander in chief of the army. They had no money to pay their soldiers.
12/05/1835	Texans Attack of San Antonio	Benjamin Milam heard of the dictatorship in Texas. He renounced his Mexican citizenship and joined the Texas army. After assisting the Texas Army capture Goliad, prepared for the attack on San Antonio that had been held for winter. Three hundred men volunteered and the Texas Army attack San Antonio on December 5th. Thus, the fighting began.
12/10/1835	Surrender of the Mexican forces in San Antonio	On December 9th, the Mexican forces had been beaten badly and their general surrendered. The Texan Army had another victory and gain the city of San Antonio.
02/23/1836	March of the Mexican Army	On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army of 4,000 men marched to the outskirts of San Antonio. This army was being led by Antonio Lope de Santa Anna. They were marching to begin an attack on San Antonio against the Texas Army.
03/02/1836	Texas Declaration of Independence	The Texas Declaration of Independence was made over night when the Alamo had been taken over by Santa Anna. Delegates assembled for the Convention of 1836 on Mrach first. Five delegates wrote the declaration and adopted the very next day. It holds statements on how the government should be controlled and it's responsibility, and great losses they faced. It ended by declaring Texas was free anda independent republic.
03/05/1836	Constitution of 1836	This constitution establishes the laws that the Texas citizens must follow. The first part contain the preamble and preliminary provisions. Article one is about the powers of the government. Article two, three, and four are about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Article five explains oaths while article six is about Presidents and Vice Presidents. There are three other sections about schedule, general provisions, and declaration of rights.
03/06/1836	Battle of the Alamo	On March 6th, the Mexican Army surrounded the Alamo and launched a surprise attack on the Texas Army. About 145 of the Texas Army took refuge in the Alamo and were under the command of William B. Travis. The fighting broke out and all but two of the Texas defenders were murdered in the battle.
03/17/1836	Swearing in of the Texas government officials	On this day they elected many government officials to help govern the new independent Texas. The three commisoners here Stephen F. Austin, Branch Archer, and Willia H. Warton. Sam Houston was chosen to be commander in cheif. The governer that was elected was Henry Smith.
Timespan Dates:	Timespan Title:	Timespan Description:
10/01/1835 to 04/30/1836	Texas Revolution
02/06/1836 to 04/21/1836	Runaway Scrape	The runaway scrape is when the Texas civillians raced to safety. They were running from the bloody after math of the previous battles between the Mexican and Texas army.
02/23/1836 to 03/06/1836	Siege of the Alamo	The Siege of the Alamo lasted for thirteen days. Each day the Texas Army stood up to the Mexican Army. Texans were outnumbered big time. No matter what they were determined to win what was rightfully theirs. On March 6, 1836 they attack for the last time. They were courageous and never gave up. They shall forever be remembered in Texas history.
03/12/1836 to 03/27/1836	Battle of Refugio/Coleto (Goliad Massacre)	The Battle of Coleto was fought on March 19 and 20 when the Texas Revolution and Goliad campaign wastaking place. The Battle of Refugio was fought at Refugio, Texas in March. Jose de Urrea took captive of numerous Texans and killed over a dozen of them.Urrea's and his 1,500 Centralist soldiers fought Amon B. King and his 28 volunteers which were Americans and Col. William Ward and with him abot 120 American volunteers. This battle was fought from March 12-15th.