Texas Revolution

By VanesaDLT

  • October 2 – Battle of Gonzales

  • Battle of Gonzales

    First conflict of the revolution; Texians resist Mexican soldiers' attempt to take a cannon.

  • Capture of Goliad

    Texians seize the Presidio La Bahía, cutting off a key Mexican supply route.

  • Consultation of 1835

    Texians establish a provisional government and appoint Sam Houston as commander of the army.

  • Siege of Bexar

    Texians, led by Ben Milam, defeat Mexican forces and force General Cos to surrender San Antonio.

  • Texas Declaration of Independence

    Texas formally declares independence from Mexico.

  • Battle of the Alamo

    Mexican General Santa Anna lays siege to the Alamo; all Texian defenders are killed.

  • Fall of the Alamo

    Mexican forces storm the Alamo, killing all defenders, including William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett.

  • Goliad Massacre

    About 400 Texian prisoners, including James Fannin's men, are executed by Mexican forces under Santa Anna’s orders.

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Texian forces, led by Sam Houston, launch a surprise attack on Santa Anna’s army, capturing him and securing Texas’ independence.

  • Treaties of Velasco

    Santa Anna signs agreements recognizing Texas' independence, though Mexico does not officially acknowledge it.