Texas Revolution (1836 - 1845)

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

The Battle of the Alamo was one of the first attacks of the Mexican army on Texas. Texas was greatly outnumbered and was defeated by the mass Mexican forces.

Texas Independence

Mar 2, 1836

Texas declared independence from Mexico. The Battle of San Jacinto followed in April where Texans were victorious over the Mexican army. In October, Sam Houston becomes president of the republic. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/timeline.html

Texas proposes to be annexed into the U.S.

Aug 4, 1837

Texas presents U.S. government with an offer to annex itself into the U.S.

Withdrawal of Annexation Proposal

Jan 23, 1839

Texas Congress withdraws proposal for annexation https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/timeline.html

Battle of the Neches

Jul 15, 1839

Cherokee Indians attacked the Texian army because of government pressure to relocate Indians to other territories. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/neches-battle-of-the

Battle of Plumb Creek

Aug 12, 1840

This was the result of the Council House Fight in March of 1840. The Texans defeat the Comanche and pushed the Indians farther west. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/plum-creek-battle-of

Sam Houston becomes President

Dec 13, 1841

Sam Houston becomes the president of the Republic of Texas. Picture - https://www.biography.com/political-figure/sam-houston

Texas Archives War

1842

This was dispute over an attempt to move the national archives from Austin to Houston. This showed strong resistance and was taken as move for Sam Houston to claim Houston as the capital of Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/archives-war

Naval Battle of Campeche

Apr 30, 1843

Texas and the Republic of Yucatan joined forces against Mexico with advanced warships for that period. Texas and Yucatan defeated the Mexican Army. https://texasnavy.org/Resources/Documents/Historical/Articles/Battle_of_Campeche.pdf

U.S. authorizes bill for annexation of Texas

1845

U.S. president John Tyler signs the authorization bill in March. On December 29th, Texas is annexed by the United States. https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/timeline.html