Revolution/Republic Timeline (1836-1845)

  • Sam Houston's treat with the Cherokee Indians.

    Sam Houston's treat with the Cherokee Indians.
    to keep the Cherokee neutral during the war with Mexico
  • Open Fire! The Battle of the Alamo begins.

    Open Fire! The Battle of the Alamo begins.
    General Santa Anna and the Mexican army invade San Antonio and attack the Alamo.
  • "Victory or Death" written by William B. Travis

    "Victory or Death" written by William B. Travis
    Patriotic letter written by Travis requesting aid for the Alamo.
  • "Victory or Death" sent around the world

    "Victory or Death" sent around the world
    This would lead to future aid for the Alamo.
  • Reinforcement arrives to the Alamo from Gonzales

  • Convention of 1836 (begins)

  • Texas Declaration of Independence

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

    Sam Houston becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army.
  • The Alamo Falls

    The Alamo Falls
    Brave Texas soldiers were finally defeated by General Santa Anna and the Mexican army after 13 days.
  • Battle of Coleto

    Battle of Coleto
  • The Goliad Massacre

    The Goliad Massacre
    300 Texas soldiers who had been held prisoner executed, as ordered by General Santa Anna
  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The Battle of San Jacinto
    Texas Army defeats the Mexican Army, ending the Texas Revolution
  • Treaties of Velasco

    Treaties of Velasco
    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

    Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas
  • Republic of Texas recognized by the United States under President Andrew Jackson

    Republic of Texas recognized by the United States under President Andrew Jackson
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar elected president

    Mirabeau B. Lamar elected president
  • Battle of the Neches

    Battle of the Neches
    Main engagement of the Cherokee war
  • Battle of Plum Creek

    Battle of Plum Creek
  • Sam Houston returns as president

    Sam Houston returns as president
  • Mier Expedition

    Mier Expedition
  • The Battle of Campeche

    The Battle of Campeche
    Naval Battle
  • Texas annexed to the United States of America

    Texas annexed to the United States of America
    28th state annexed to the U.S.