revolution republic timeline

  • Texas Declares Independence

    Texas declares independence from Mexico
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto. Victory over Mexican army and capture of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the following day achieves de facto Texas independence.
  • Texans vote

    Texans vote on new government officers, national constitution, and the question of annexation to the United States. Vote overwhelmingly in favor of annexation.
  • Resolution

    Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate.
  • General Santa Anna arrives in Washington, DC.

    General Santa Anna arrives in Washington, DC.
  • Santa Anna

    Santa Anna, home in Mexico, renounces all guarantees made to the Republic of Texas as a condition to his restoration of freedom.
  • Tx. Congress

    Texas Congress passes joint resolution approving of President Sam Houston's withdrawal of annexation proposal.
  • Annexation

    U.S. Senate passes a proposed commerce treaty with the Republic of Texas. However, the Senate's amendment of the original treaty terms causes the Texas Congress to reject the final version of the treaty.
  • Law Passed

    Annexation offer sent to Texas president Anson Jones.