Revolution/Republic Timeline

  • Andrew Jackson is the President of the United States

    Andrew Jackson is the President of the United States

  • Sam Houston inaugurated as Republic of Texas First President.

    Sam Houston inaugurated as Republic of Texas First President.

  • Alamo is under siege from Mexican Army.

    Alamo is under siege from Mexican Army.

  • Sam Houston named Commander in Chief of Texas

    Sam Houston named Commander in Chief of Texas

  • Alamo falls to Mexican Army attacks.

    Alamo falls to Mexican Army attacks.

  • Goliad Falls to Santa Ana's Army.

    Goliad Falls to Santa Ana's Army.

  • Battle Of San Jacinto

    Battle Of San Jacinto

  • Santa Ana is captured.

    Santa Ana is captured.

  • Hunt formally proposed annexation of Texas. Van Buren rejects request.

  • Houston withdraws Texas' annexation request.

  • Mirabeau B. Lamar second president of Republic of Texas.

    Mirabeau B. Lamar second president of Republic of Texas.

  • Battle of Neches; Cherokee move from Texas to Indian Territory.

    Battle of Neches; Cherokee move from Texas to Indian Territory.

  • Penateka Comanches negotiate a peace treaty.

  • Santa Fe Expedition soldiers were captured.

  • Trading posts authorized in San Marcos and Waco

  • Mexican Army capture San Antonio

  • The annexation of Texas to the United States

    The annexation of Texas to the United States