Timeline: Revolution / Republic Timeline

Mar 2, 1836

Texan Independence from Mexico

Texas Declaration of Independence is signed, establishing the Republic of Texas (Campbell, 2018).

Mar 6, 1836

Battle of the Alamo

After a thirteen-day siege, General Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered to conquer the Alamo and defeated a small Texian force of less than 200. FilmsOnDemand
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Mar 17, 1836

First President

David G. Burnet becomes the first President of the Republic of Texas (Campbell, 2018).

Mar 20, 1836

Fort Goliad

Colonel James W. Fannin and his command of 200-300 Texans abandoned Fort Goliad and attempted a hasty retreat East to escape the arriving much larger Mexican forces. They were caught and returned to the fort as prisoners. One week later Santa Ana ordered their execution. nps.gov

Apr 21, 1836

Battle of San Jacinto & Treaty of Velasco

Sam Houston defeats Santa Ana in 18 minutes. They captured General Santa Anna who signed the Treaty of Velasco, securing the independence of the newly founded Republic of Texas. TexasTimeTravel

Oct 22, 1836

Second President

The second elected president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, takes office (Campbell, 2018).

Dec 10, 1838

Third President

Mirabeau B. Lamar assumes the presidency of the Republic of Texas, succeeding Sam Houston. He signed multiple aggressive policies toward the Native Americans (Campbell, 2018).

1839

The Capital

The Texas Congress establishes Austin as the capital of the Republic of Texas (Campbell, 2018).

Jul 15, 1839

Battle of the Neches

The Battle of the Neches occurs, as part of a series of conflicts between the Republic of Texas and Native American tribes. Chief Bowles of the Cherokees dies in battle (Campbell, 2018).

Aug 12, 1840

Battle of Plum Creek

Communications break down in San Antonio leading to an in-council battle where 35 Comanchees are killed. In retaliation, they, led by Chief Buffalo Hump, instigate a bloody looting raid all the way to the coast. As they retreat, they are caught by Texas Rangers. About 130 Comanchees perished near Plum Creek that day (Campbell, 2018).

Dec 9, 1844

Fourth President

Anson Jones is inaugurated as the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas. He took the place of Sam Houston who won a second term, but not consecutively (Campbell, 2018).