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Cherokee Treaty
This treaty was negotiated between the Texas commissioners and the Cherokee natives. The committee failed to ratified the treaty. -
The Alamo is surrounded
In response to being driven out of Texas previously, the Mexican government sent a force of 1500 soldiers. The residing Texas force, although retreated into the Alamo mission. Knowing that that defeat was inevitable without reinforcements, Texas leader William Barret Travis wrote desperately for reinforcements finishing with the inspiring words, "I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid." -
Declaration of Independence
Early on in the year 1836, 58 delegates signed the Texas declaration of independence in an area known as "Washington on the Brazos". This event was preceded by the circular the Committee of Safety had sent out at the latter end of the previous year. -
Battle of Agua Dulce
On the same day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, a small battle ensued in southern Texas. The Texan "army" consisted of 53 men and while the Mexican force consisted of 153. The Texans were easily defeated resulting in over a dozen dead including James Grant, the leader of the Texan force -
Sam Houston appointed Commander
Sam Houston is appointed commander of the Texan forces by the same committee drawn together for the declaration of the independence. -
The Alamo falls
Having no hope of rescue by reinforcements the Texan force defending the Alamo were ready to make their last stand. The Mexican army made two unsuccessful attacks but managed to break through on the third. None of the adult defenders present survived. -
The Battle of Refugio
Colonel William Ward was tasked with defending a small town with roughly 120 men. The attacking Mexican force consisted of 1500. After a day of fighting, the Texan troops realized that winning was no longer possible and began a speedy retreat -
Ward's troops are captured
After a couple days of retreat, the Mexican army finally caught up to the fleeing Texan force and forced them to surrender, the majority of the force were captured. -
Battle of Coleto Creek
Colonel James Fannin, commander of the Texas forces in Fort Defiance had also attempted to relieve the Alamo but had to abandon that mission due to insufficient supplies and the threat of another Mexican force approaching. The Texans were eventually cornered and forced to make a stand. They were worn down by the Mexican force and without supplies, eventually made the decision to surrender the next day, expecting to be treated as prisoners of war. -
Goliad Massacre
In attempt to damage moral Santa Anna commanded that all the prisoners be executed. The general of the Mexican forces protested and appealed for clemency but Santa Anna's orders were carried out. James Fannin and all of this men were put to death by firing squad. -
Battle of San Jacinto
After being pursued by Santa Anna's force after the failed attempt to reach the Alamo. The Texan force commanded by Sam Houston settled down in Buffalo Bayou. After much back and forth skirmishing, the Texans broke ranks and swarmed the Mexican forces. The result was an overwhelming victory. Houston wrote an account of the battle also noting that, "I leave the result in the hands of a wise God and rely upon his Providence" -
Treaty of Velasco
Although Santa Anna had escaped the original results of the Battle of Jacinto, he was captured the next day. He was eventually convinced to sign two peace treaties with interim president Burnet. The first insured that Mexican troop would not take up arms against Texas again and the second was a secret agreement for Santa Anna to leverage his political power in Mexico to recognize Texas' independence. -
First Congress
The first congress of The Republic of Texas met according to what was laid out in the Texas constitution. -
Houston elected President
Already a national hero because of the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston won the election to become the first president of the Republic of Texas. -
Texas is recognized by America
America recognizes Texas' independence -
The Battle of Neches
The Cherokee attack the Texan army in east Texas. The battle continued into the next day and ended with the defeat of the Cherokee and the death of the two Cherokee chiefs. -
The Battle of Plum Creek
A Comanche war party had a large amount of stolen horses and mules and a number of other stolen items. A force was quickly thrown together to intercept them. The Texans ended up recovering a large portion of the stolen goods. -
Mexico captures San Antonio
A Mexican force lead by General Adrian Woll invades Texas and captures San Antonio -
Battle of Salado Creek
Col. Matthew Caldwell and Captain Jack Hays attack General Woll's army at Salado Creek. This resulted in a decisive victory for Texas. -
All Texas prisoners released
On command of Santa Anna, all Texas prisoners in Mexico are released, signifying a lessening of tensions between Mexico and Texas -
Congress passes bill for annexation
Congress passes a bill to authorize the annexation of Texas -
Texas officially becomes a state
Texas is annexed and officially becomes a member of the United States of America