Revolution/Republic Timeline

Sam Houston Arrives at Goliad after seeing Matamoros expedition was a disaster, he wanted to take control.

Jan 14, 1836

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Santa Anna orders to evacuate the old mission.

Jan 17, 1836

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Recruiting one hundrend men for The Alamo battle

Feb 1, 1836

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David Crockett entered the Alamo with small group of volunteers.

Feb 8, 1836

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Colonel Neil turns over command to William Barret Travis due to illness.

Feb 11, 1836

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Residents of San Antonio began to leave the city.

Feb 20, 1836

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First Mexican troops arrive at The Alamo.

Feb 23, 1836

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Sam Houston arrives at Washington on the Brazos, while Santa Anna's seige of the Alamo.

Feb 27, 1836

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General Council called a convention to meet at Washignton on the Brazos.

Mar 1, 1836

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Texas Independance from Mexico. Convention without debate adopted a declaration of independance. Republic of Texas is declared.

Mar 2, 1836

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Sam Houston named commander in chief of the entire Texas army

Mar 4, 1836

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Battle of the Alamo and fall of the Alamo, Hosuton began ride of 150 miles to Gonzalez.

Mar 6, 1836

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Battle of Refugio begins.

Mar 12, 1836

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Interim Goverment President David Burnet.

Mar 17, 1836

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Battle of Coleto at Goliad

Mar 19, 1836

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Battle of San Jacinto for Texas Revolution led by Sam Houston and defeated Santa Anna.

Apr 21, 1836

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Capture of Santa Anna.

Apr 22, 1836

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Sam Houston first President of the Republic of Texas

Oct 22, 1836

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Stephen F. Austin dies of pneumonia.

Dec 27, 1836

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Albert Sidney Johnson in command of Texas Army.

Jan 31, 1837

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General Felix Huston won the duel of the Texas Army.

Jan 31, 1837

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

Mar 3, 1837

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Memucan Hunt propossed annexation of Texas to administration of Martin Van Buren.

Aug 1, 1837

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Presidency of John Tyler

Apr 4, 1841

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Sam Houston issues proclamation declaring armistice between Mexico and Texas.

Jun 15, 1843

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President Houston submits annexation question to Texas Congress, then instructs minister to the U.S. to resume annexation talk

Jan 1, 1844

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President Anson Jones is elected as President.

Sep 1, 1844

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Joint Resolution to annex Texas passes the U.S. House of Representative

Jan 25, 1845

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President James Polk is president.

Mar 4, 1845

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Birth of Enviromental Movement

Jun 4, 1845

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Approved Annexation of Texas

Oct 13, 1845

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Election of Governer James Pinckney Henderson.

Dec 15, 1845

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Texas Annexation 28th state of TExas

Dec 29, 1845

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