Texas History 1800-1900

Mexican Texas Created

Sep 27, 1821

Mexico gains independence from Spain. Mexican Texas is a part of this newly independent country.

Texas asks for freedom

Oct 1, 1832

At the Convention of 1832, Texas firsts begins to ask for freedom from Mexico. They were frustrated by laws Mexico was putting into place.

Texas Revolution

1835

Texas starts a war against its mother country, Mexico, for independence.

Battle of Gonzales

Oct 2, 1835

This battle marks the start of Texas' battle for independence against Mexico. This is also where the popular Texan term "Come and Take It" originates from.

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

In San Antonio, Santa Anna and his troops have a 13 day siege with the people inside of the Alamo mission before attacking. 200 Texans defended the Alamo.

Texas Declaration of Independence

Mar 2, 1836

Texans signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, becoming the Republic of Texas. Yet, the war continues.

End of the war

Apr 21, 1836

Texans attack Santa Anna and his troops at the battle of San Jacinto. Texans manage to capture Santa Anna and force him to sign the Treaties of Velasco, effectively ending the war.

Texas joins the United States

Dec 29, 1845

After almost 10 years of being an independent nation, Texas decides to join the United States, becoming the 28th state.

Texas secedes from the United States

Feb 1, 1861

Because of disagreements over slavery, Texas secedes from the United States and joins the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.

Texas rejoins the United States

Mar 30, 1870

After the end of the Civil War, Texas rejoined the United States.