Revolution/Republic Timeline By brittneyhicks 1835 Mexican Forces Surrender at Fort Anahuac Period: 1835 to 1836 Texas Revolution Period: Sep 3, 1835 to Sep 14, 1835 The Consultation Oct 2, 1835 Battle of Gonzales-Start of War Oct 28, 1835 Battle of Concepción Dec 5, 1835 Siege of Bexar Period: 1836 to 1838 Sam Houston's Presidency Feb 23, 1836 Battle of the Alamo Begins Feb 24, 1836 Travis writes "Victory or Death" letter Mar 2, 1836 Convention of 1836 Mar 2, 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence signed Mar 4, 1836 Sam Houston appointed as Commander-in-Chief Mar 6, 1836 Fall of the Alamo Mar 27, 1836 Goliad Massacre Apr 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto May 14, 1836 Treaties of Velasco were signed 1837 US Recognized Texas Period: 1838 to 1841 Mirabeau B. Lamar Presidency May 19, 1845 Cuevas-Smith Treaty Dec 29, 1845 Texas becomes part of the United States