Revolution/Republic Timeline 1836-1845

By Bryson Thurston
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  • The Battle of the Alamo Begins

    The Battle of the Alamo was an operation at a mission in San Antonio that was fought between February 23, 1836 – March 6, 1836. The war was fought by General Santa Ana against Americans fighting for Texan independence from Mexico. The Battle was won by the Mexican Army.

  • Texas Independence from Mexico

    At the Convention of 1836, Texans write the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston is named commander of the Texas military.

  • Texas Rallies for Independence after the Goliad Massacre

    After 400 Texans surrender at the Battle of Goliad, Mexican General Santa Anna orders them executed. The killings make outrage Texans rally even more for their Independence.

  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The battle that freed Texas from Mexico that ended the Texas Revolution.

  • Sam Houston Elected President of the Republic of Texas

    Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas.

  • Resolution to Recognize

    Resolution to recognize Texas introduced in the U.S. Senate.

  • U.S. Recognizes the Republic of Texas

    U.S. Recognizes the Republic of Texas, the last act of the Jackson Presidency.

  • Formal Annexation Offer

    Texas minister to the United States presents U.S. government a formal offer from the Republic of Texas to annex itself to the United States.

  • Withdrawal of Offer

    Texas withdraws the offer of annexation because of the U.S. Congress' lack of action on the proposal.

  • Withdrawal Approval

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

  • Proposed Commerce Treaty

    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.

  • Joint Resolution Passes

    Joint Resolution, with amendment to be voted on by the House of Representatives.

  • Joint Resolution Adopted

    House adopts Senate version of the Joint Resolution to annex the republic of Texas 132 to 76.

  • Joint Resolution Voting

  • Joint Resolution Signed

    President Polk signs the Joint Resolution. Texas officially the 28th state on this date

  • Texas Becomes Part of the United States

    The United States annexes Texas, making it the one state in the Union that was its own nation before becoming a state.

  • References

    “Annexation Process: 1836-1845 a Summary Timeline.” Annexation Process: 1836-1845 A Summary Timeline | TSLAC, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/timeline.html. “Revolution and Republic.” Texas Our Texas, 21 Nov. 2013, https://texasourtexas.texaspbs.org/the-eras-of-texas/revolution-and-republic/. “Texas Revolution.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/topic/Texas-Revolution.