Revolution/Republic Timeline

The Texas Rebellion begins (Old Stone Fort captured)

Nov 22, 1826

"On November 22, 1826, the rebellion began with a group of thirty-six men who arrested the local authorities, and took over the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches to use as a headquarters."

Declaration of Independence signed at Old Stone Fort.

Dec 21, 1826

"On December 21, 1826, the rebels signed their own Declaration of Independence from Mexico."

Old Stone Fort Abandoned

1827

"Unfortunately for the rebels, Indian assistance never materialized, and with the militia and Mexican troops closing in, both the cause and the fort were abandoned by the end of January 1827."

Law of April 6, 1830

Apr 6, 1830

"Teran found that the state was rapidly becoming “Americanized.” In response, the Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, 1830, which was designed to reverse these trends."

The Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

"The first shots of the Texas Revolution were fired on October 2, 1835, in the town of Gonzales."

The Siege of San Antonio

Period: Oct 12, 1835 to Dec 12, 1835

"The rebels, led by Austin, marched on San Antonio (then more commonly referred to as Béxar)."

Texan Forces take Goliad

Oct 14, 1835

"The Texan forces successfully took Fort Goliad from the Mexicans in 1835, but breakdowns in communication and command left them disjointed and weakened throughout the region."

Texas Starts Recuting for War [Primary Document]

Nov 12, 1835

“Transcript of announcement recruiting volunteers to help Texas win their independence, November 12, 1835,” Digital Public Library of America, http://dp.la/item/e38408497f4a72fa64f62686f0fdb533.

Sam Houston Administration

Period: 1836 to 1838

Sam Houston first served as president for two years.

Goliad Campaign of 1836

Period: Feb 2, 1836 to Apr 23, 1836

"The Goliad Campaign of 1836, a campaign of the Texas Revolution, was a victorious operation for the Mexican army under Gen. José de Urrea."

The Alamo

Period: Feb 23, 1836 to Mar 6, 1836

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"The Battle of the Alamo during Texas’ war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836."

Battle of San Patricio

Feb 27, 1836

"Upon learning that Johnson was camped at San Patricio, he put his men through a forced march during a bitterly cold, wet night and arrived at San Patricio at 3:00 A.M. on February 27"

Battle of Agua Dulce Creek

Mar 2, 1836

"The battle of Agua Dulce Creek, an engagement of the Texas Revolution and an aftermath of the controversial Matamoros expedition of 1835–36, occurred twenty-six miles below San Patricio on March 2, 1836."

Battle of Refugio

Period: Mar 12, 1836 to Mar 15, 1836

"The series of fights that together make up the battle of Refugio occurred between March 12 and 15, 1836, during the Texas Revolution, at Nuestra Señora del Refugio Mission in Refugio County."

Battle of Coleto

Mar 20, 1836

"The battle of Coleto, the culmination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, occurred near Coleto Creek in Goliad County on March 19 and 20, 1836."

Massacre of Goliad

Mar 27, 1836

"A man-by-man study of Fannin's command indicates that 342 were executed at Goliad on March 27."

The Battle of San Jacinto/Texas Recognized as Independent

Apr 21, 1836

"On the afternoon of April 21, 1836, Houston attacked. Surprise was complete and the attack turned first into a rout, then into a massacre. Half of Santa Anna's men were killed and most of the others were taken prisoner, including Santa Anna himself. "

Treaty of Velasco [Primary Document]

Apr 21, 1836

“Treaty of Velasco,” Digital Public Library of America, http://dp.la/item/5bef460c850de5ed17a2b38d8f5729a6.
"The Treaty of Velasco, negotiated between Sam Houston and Santa Anna, 1836."

Sam Houston as First President

Sep 5, 1836

"On September 5, 1836, Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion."

Texas is recognized by the US

1837

The US finally officially recognizes Texas as indpendent from Mexico.

Lamar Administration

Period: 1838 to 1841

Lamar served as Texas' second president for three years.

Texan Santa Fe Expedition

1842

"The Texan Santa Fe Expedition set out for New Mexico. Near Sante Fe, they were intercepted by Mexican forces and marched 2000 miles to prison in Mexico City. "

Houston Administration

Period: 1842 to 1845

Sam Houston became Texas' third president being relected for a second time.

Mexican Invasion

Mar 5, 1842

"A Mexican force of over 500 men under Rafael Vasquez invaded Texas for the first time since the revolution. They briefly occupied San Antonio, but soon headed back to the Rio Grande."

The Battle of Plum Creek

Aug 5, 1842

"The Battle of Plum Creek, near present-day Lockhart, ended the boldest and most penetrating Comanche challenge to the Texas Republic. "

Archives War

Dec 29, 1842

"Under orders of Sam Houston, officials arrived in Austin to remove the records of the Republic of Texas to the city of Houston, touching off the bloodless Archives War. "

Texas Statehood

Dec 29, 1845

"U. S. President James Polk followed through on a campaign platform promising to annex Texas, and signed legislation making Texas the 28th state of the United States. "