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Houston negotiates a treaty with the Cherokees and other East Texas bands, reserving land for Indian use. Despite this, the Convention of 1836 failed to ratify the treaty. (The Cherokee Treaty, TSLAC)
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Delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos adopt the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, forming the Republic of Texas. (Texas Declaration of Independence document)
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Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna defeated Texian defenders at the Alamo mission in San Antonio. William B. Travis's letter for reinforcements has become legendary.
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Almost 400 Texian prisoners of war, captured after the Battle of Coleto, were executed by Mexican forces under Santa Anna's orders, an act that invigorated Texian resistance
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General Sam Houston's Texian army defeated Santa Anna in an 18-minute battle, securing Texas independence. (Sam Houston's account)
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Santa Anna signed the Treaties of Velasco, recognizing Texas independence. Though Mexico never accepted them, the treaties played a crucial role. (Treaties of Velasco Primary Document)
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Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas. He focused on establishing a stable government and relations with the United States.
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The Republic of Texas army defeated the Cherokee, resulting in the expulsion of Native Americans from Texas. (Cherokee conflict records)
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Mexican forces led by General Adrián Woll temporarily captured San Antonio. (TSHA)
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The U.S. Congress admitted Texas as the 28th state, marking the end of the Republic and Texas's entrance into the Union.
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