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Texas Rebellion began
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Texas Revolution and The Republic of Texas
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Attack on the Alamo
After refusing to retreat the battle began -
Houston arrived at Washington-on-the-Brazos
News of the Alamo siege had just arrived -
Washington-on-the-Brazos
The General Council called a convention to discuss the revolution -
Adoption of a Declaration of Independence
58 delegates signed the declaration that declared Texas as a republic. David G. Burnet is elected as interim president. -
Fall of the Alamo
The siege lasted thirteen days with 190-250 texans dead, including the leader: William B. Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie -
Convention ended
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Goliad Massacre
General Santa Anna ordered the execution of the prisoners from the Fort Gilead chapel. 300-400 texans lost their lives. -
Battle of San Jacinto
April of 1836, Sam Houston led his army into victory -
Capture of President Santa Anna
Santa Anna was commanded to tell his troops to retreat. -
Treaties of Velasco
The end of the Texas Revolution -
Sam Houston elected president
He served in office until December 10th in 1838 -
Resolution to recognize Texas introduced to the US
The US refused to recognize Texas because of the tensions with Mexico -
The US recognized Texas as independent
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Proposal to Annex
Texas sent a proposal to annex into the United States -
Killough Massacre
A band from the Cherokee tribe kills or abducts 18 people, this was the largest Native American attack on white settlers -
Texas withdraws offer of annexation
because of US Congress lack of action to the proposal -
Mirabeau Lamar elected president
His term lasted until December 10th of 1838 -
Cordova Rebellion defeated
The rebellion was and uprising of Tejanos who did not support Texas independence. -
France recognizes Texas's independence
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Council House Fight
A fight between soldiers and officials of Texas and a delegation from the Comanche tribe. -
Comanche raids
Ransacking of Victoria and Linnville from August 6-8 -
Battle of Plum Creek
The Comanches tried to get back to their base with stolen goods and were intercepted by Texan volunteers -
Sam Houston re-elected for president
This term lasted until December 9th in 1944 -
Invasion of Santa Fe
The Texas men were captured by Mexico and eventually were released in June of 1842 -
Dawson Massacre
September 18-36 Texans are surrounded and killed by the Mexican army. -
Mier Expedition
261 Texans are taken prisoner after they cause around 800 casualties. -
Snively Expedition
April 24 - August 6
retaliation to the Mexican raids in 1842. Caused a border incident with the US. -
Naval battle of Campeche
Battle between Mexican Naval ships and the Republic of Texas -
All Texas prisoners released by Mexico
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Anson Jones becomes president
His term ended February 19th of 1846 -
Texas joins the United States