Revolution/Republic timeline

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    Revolution/Republic timeline

  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo

    Ultimately brought down Santa Anna, creating independence for Texas.

  • Fall of the Alamo

    Santa Anna led an attack on the Alamo. Santa Anna's army caused defeat within the Alamo.
  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The Battle of San Jacinto

    Sam Houston ordered the attack on the Mexican army. The battle lasted approximately 18 minutes, and following the capturing of Santa Anna, this battle ensured the success of American settlers in the Texas Revolution.
  • Sam Houston became President.

    Sam Houston became President.

    Sam Houston became the first president of the Republic of Texas
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar

    Mirabeau B. Lamar

    Lamar was made president after serving Houston as Vice President. Houston was no longer able to run for office for another term, leaving Lamar to be sworn in as president.
  • Austin becomes the Capital of Texas

    Austin becomes the Capital of Texas

    During Lamar's presidency, the village of Waterloo was changed to the city of Austin and became the Capital of Texas in honor of Stephen F. Austin.
  • Battle of the Neches

    Battle of the Neches

    President Lamar announced a war on the Cherokee Indians. The Cherokee evacuated but were attacked on July 15th. Texas troop defeated the Cherokees and their allies on the Neches River.
  • Houston re-elected as President of the Republic

    Houston re-elected as President of the Republic

    Sam Houston was re-elected to become president of the Republic of Texas

  • Texas annexed to the U.S.

    U.S. President, James Polk signed that Texas would become the 28th state of the United States