Texas Revolution By jbarton180 Feb 27, 1836 Santa Anna Arrives at the Alamo Period: Feb 27, 1836 to Jun 1, 1836 Texas Revolution Mar 1, 1836 32 Volunteers arrive from Gonzales Mar 2, 1836 Texas declares Independence Mar 6, 1836 Final Battle of the Alamo: All Texans are killed Mar 8, 1836 Sam Houston begins his retreat into East Texas Apr 15, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto Apr 16, 1836 Santa Anna surrenders to Sam Houston