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The Battle of Gonzales was started when Santa Anna demanded a cannon from the Texans. The texans replyed "If you want the cannon then come try to take it." This was the start of the Texas War of Independence.
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Meetings of various Representives of various Texas Regions to discuss mounting friction with Mexico and possible right to Independent Self Government.
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Was drafted and adopted by the Consulation as a cause to take up arms againts Mexico. To justify the already existing war.
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Texas led by Milam and Johnson began siege of San Antonio de Bexar (San Antonio) engaged in 2 days of house to house combats against the Mexican Army.
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At daybreak on December 10, after four days of fighting, Mexican leaders signalled a Mexican truce.Texans gained all of the public property, guns and ammunition in San Antonio.
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March lead by Santa Anna to regain control of San Antonio. Leading up to the Siege of the Alamo.
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Santa Anna's Army arrives in San Antonio to regain control. Some Texans took refuge in the mission known as The Alamo. Santa Anna's forces lay siege on the Alamo for 12 days.
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Texas Declaration of Independence was signed and an iterim government was put in place.
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1800 of Santa Anna's troops begun final battle for control of the Alamo. All Texan fighters were killed or executed. The Alamo defenders remained at their post, fighting for Texas Independence until the last and buying time for the young government to organize.
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General Houston orders settler to flee eastward after town of Gonzales is burned. Settlers fled before Mexican army approached.
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The constitution was adopted by the Texas convention on March 16th, 1836, but was not signed till the following day. It established a temporary government. It was the frame work put in place to restore order while the final constutution would needed to be voted on.
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Officals of the new Republic of Texas went through a swearing in process. They took an oath to serve and protect Texas. General Sam Houston was chosen as President of Texas.
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General Santa Anna puts to death Colonel Fannin and 344 of his men when they surrendered at Goliad.
