Revolution/Republic Timeline (1836-1845)

Sam Houston's treat with the Cherokee Indians.

Feb 5, 1836

to keep the Cherokee neutral during the war with Mexico

Open Fire! The Battle of the Alamo begins.

Feb 23, 1836

General Santa Anna and the Mexican army invade San Antonio and attack the Alamo.

"Victory or Death" written by William B. Travis

Feb 24, 1836

Patriotic letter written by Travis requesting aid for the Alamo.

"Victory or Death" sent around the world

Feb 27, 1836

This would lead to future aid for the Alamo.

Reinforcement arrives to the Alamo from Gonzales

Mar 1, 1836

Convention of 1836 (begins)

Mar 1, 1836

Texas Declaration of Independence

Mar 2, 1836

Sam Houston becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army.

Mar 4, 1836

The Alamo Falls

Mar 6, 1836

Brave Texas soldiers were finally defeated by General Santa Anna and the Mexican army after 13 days.

Battle of Coleto

Mar 19, 1836

The Goliad Massacre

Mar 27, 1836

300 Texas soldiers who had been held prisoner executed, as ordered by General Santa Anna

The Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

Texas Army defeats the Mexican Army, ending the Texas Revolution

Treaties of Velasco

May 14, 1836

Secret treaty signed by a captive Santa Anna that ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas

Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas

Oct 22, 1836

Republic of Texas recognized by the United States under President Andrew Jackson

Mar 3, 1837

Mirabeau B. Lamar elected president

Dec 10, 1838

Battle of the Neches

Jun 15, 1839

Main engagement of the Cherokee war

Battle of Plum Creek

Aug 12, 1840

Sam Houston returns as president

Dec 13, 1841

Mier Expedition

Dec 26, 1842

The Battle of Campeche

Apr 30, 1843

Naval Battle

Texas annexed to the United States of America

Dec 29, 1845

28th state annexed to the U.S.