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William Travis and twenty-nine volunteers arrived at the Alamo
Travis was ordered by Governor Smith to raise a company and reinforce the Alamo. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The First Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio
Santa Anna's soldiers poured in to San Antonio and surrounded the Alamo. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
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The Battle of the Alamo
Following a 13 day siege, Mexican troops under President General Santa Anna, reclaimed the Alamo mission. -
Texas Convention Members meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos
A Declaration of Independence was adopted and a Constitution was established for the Republic of Texas. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Mexican army launched an attack on the Alamo just before dawn killing approximately 182 Texans. The Mexican army prevailed. Empire upon the trails: The West, a film by Stephen Ives [Video file]. (1996). Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://digital-films-com.research-db.letu.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=15551&xtid=44411 -
David G. Burnett acts as Interim President
David Burnett was chosen as president until regular elections could be held. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston led the Texan army to victory over the Mexican army. This was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Empire upon the trails: The West, a film by Stephen Ives [Video file]. (1996). Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://digital-films-com.research-db.letu.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=15551&xtid=44411 -
The Treaty of Velasco was signed.
This brought an end to the war and provided that all Mexican armies would move south of the Rio Grande. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Sam Houston starts term as President.
Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas. Empire upon the trails: The West, a film by Stephen Ives [Video file]. (1996). Retrieved November 17, 2019, from https://digital-films-com.research-db.letu.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=15551&xtid=44411 -
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Sam Houston's First Term as President
After winning fame after the Battle at San Jacinto, and had many requests to run for president of the Republic. He agreed to run and won. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Started term as President of the Republic of Texas and served two terms. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Santa Fe Expedition
An expedition that left Austin under the command of General Hugh McLeod with hopes of persuading the people of Santa Fe to break ties with Mexico and join his republic. It was a disaster and ruined all hope of establishing trade relations with New Mexico and boosted the morale of Mexicans who needed any victory over Texas. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas. A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
US Congress passes bill
The US Congress passed a bill authorizing the United States to annex Texas. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Bill for Texas Annexation signed.
US President John Tyler signed the bill for annexation of Texas. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Annexation of Texas
Texas was annexed by the US and became a US State. Campbell, R.B. (2018). Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
