Revolution/Republic Timeline

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    Sam Houston- President of the Republic of Texas

    Because of his success at the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston gained popularity with Texas citizens. This one him the first presidency of the Republic of Texas.
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    Battle of the Alamo

    The Mexican Army led by Santa Anna raided the Alamo. The battle between the Mexican and Texas soldier lasted for 13 days, when on March 6, the Mexicans defeated the Texans.
  • Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico

    Santa Anna had become a dictator in Mexico and was attacking Texans who were part of the Texas Revolution.
  • Fort Goliad

    Mexica troops defeat and capture Texas troops and are commanded by Santa Anna to execute the captured Texans. Around 400 Texan troops were killed by the Mexican Army.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    The Texas Army, led by Sam Houston, defeated the Mexican Army led by Santa Anna.
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    Fredonian Rebellion- Old Stone Fort

    Rebellion began with 36 men arresting local authorities and taking over Old Stone Fort. After Cherokee Indians made a deal to support the rebellion, they never came through on the deal and the rebels had to surrender.
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    Lamar Administration

    On this day, Mirabeau B. Lamar became the second president of the Republic of Texas. During his time as president, he took an aggressive stance against Texas Indians, having them moved out of Texas into other parts of the U.S. He also sought to relocate the capital of Texas.
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    Sam Houston- President for a Second Time

    Sam Houston won the Presidency for the republic of Texas for a second time. During his second term, he felt enormous pressure to counter-attack Mexico, after Mexico had attacked Texans and held them as prisoners.
  • San Antonio

    The Mexican Army, under General Adrian Woll captured San Antonio. The Mexicans were defeated by the Texans.
  • Texas Becomes Annexed

    Texas became a part of the United States through annexation.