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First Shot of Revolution in Gonzales
(Photo: Corcoran, 2020)
The First Shot of the Texas Revolution was fired by Gonzales citizens over a loaned canon. -
Texians capture Goliad
(Photo: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia, 2019)
General Colinsworth captures Presidio La Bahia in Goliad from Mexico. -
Battle of Concepcion
(Photo: Minster, 2019)
The Texians defeat Cos' larger Mexican forces. -
Sam Houston commands skeleton Texas army
(Photo: Kreneck, 2020)
The Consultation appointed Sam Houston as commander-in-chief without any soldiers. -
Milam inspires Texians to capture San Antonio
Ben Milam convinces demoralized troops to attack and capture San Antonio. -
Johnson & Grant redeploy most of the army to Goliad
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Col. Neill remains at the Alamo
(Photo: Anthony, n.d.)
Neill decided against following Houston's advice to flee the Alamo. -
Texians elect Council delegates
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Travis brings 29 men to the Alamo
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David Crockett arrives at the Alamo
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Travis and Bowie command the Alamo
Travis and Bowie jointly command the Alamo until Travis becomes sick. -
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Siege of the Alamo
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Gen. Urrea defeats Johnson’s 34 at San Patricio
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The Immortal 32 arrive at Alamo from Gonzales.
(Photo: Fitzwater, 2019)
32 volunteers from Gonzales respond to Travis' letter. -
Council adopts Declaration of Independence
(Painting: Smith, c.1852)
The Texas Council adopts the Texas Declaration of Independence at Wahington-on-the-Brazos. -
Fall of the Alamo
(photo: admin, 2018) -
Houston assembles volunteers at Gonzales
(Photo: Gibson, 2009) -
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Runaway Scrape
Texian Army burns Gonzales and retreats to victory while helping citizens flee. -
Fannin receives Houston’s orders to abandon Goliad
(Photo: Hartmann, 2020
Fannin receives orders but delays leaving Goliad. -
Council completes the Texas Constitution
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Burnet and Zavala elected President and V.P.
(Photo: Henson, 2016) -
Goliad Massacre
(Photo: Davenport & Roell, 2018, March to the Massacre) -
Santa Anna arrives in San Felipe
(Photo: Town Maps USA, n.d., Map of San Felipe) -
Texian Army crosses the Brazos at Groce’s farm
(Photo: Jackson, 2020, Jared Groce) -
Texian Army arrives at Harrisburg
Texian Army arrives at Harrisburg to find it burned by Santa Anna, who had arrived three days earlier. -
Battle of San Jacinto
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Santa Anna Surrenders
(Painting: Huddle, 1886, Surrender of Santa Anna) -
Treaty of Velasco
(Photo: TSHA staff, n.d., Treaty of Velasco)
Santa Anna and Burnet sign the Treaty of Velasco, which acknowledges Texas' independence and sets the boundary at the Rio Grande instead of the Nueces River. -
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Sam Houston recovers in New Orleans
Houston recovers from battle injuries. -
Houston and Lamar elected President and V.P.
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Texans approve Constitution and request US Annexation
(Photo: Ericson, 2016, Front page of the Texas Constitution) -
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Houston & Lamar Texas President and V.P.
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Felix Huston commander of Texas armed forces
Wanted to attack Mexico but Houston prevented him. -
Santa Anna leaves for Washington
(Painting: Callcott, 2022)
President Houston sends Santa Anna to Washington to argue for the U.S. to recognize Texas. -
Texas enlarges border to the Rio Grande
(Drawing: Campbell, 2018, p. 148)
Texas Congress enacted a bill that based its southwest boundary on the Rio Grande river. -
U.S. gives Texas diplomatic recognition
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Texas Capital relocates from Columbia to Houston
Sam Houston ordered the government to relocated the capital to Houston. -
Texas Congress forced to issue paper money
(Photo: Texas State Archive staff, 2017, Texas redback currency)
Houston informs Congress that Texas is out of funds and to issue paper money that became almost worthless. -
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Cordova's Tejanos and Indians uprising
Vicente Cordova, urged by Mexico, convinces militant Indians to overthrow Texas. The coup fails. -
Texas Senate rejects Houston’s Cherokee treaty
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Lamar and Burnet elected Texas President and V.P.
(Portrait: Gambrell, 2016, Mirabeau Lamar) -
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Lamar - Texas President
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Texas Navy launched
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Battle of the Neches ends Indian threat in East Texas
(Painting: Hampston & Campbell, 2020)
The Battle of the Neches ends the Indian threat in East Texas. Houston's attempt to make peace with the Indians ends when Lamar becomes president. -
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Lamar's campaign against Indians
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France recognizes Texas as a nation
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Lamar moves Texas Capital to Austin
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Council House Fight (Indian)
Texas troops massacre 35 Indians, hardening Comanches against Whites. -
Battle of Plum Creek (Indian)
(Painting: TSHA staff, 2022, Battle of Plum Creek)
This decisive defeat of the Comanches pushed them westward. -
Holland and Britain recognize Texas as a nation
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Sam Houston President of Texas
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Texas treaty with Yucatan revolt
The Texas Navy, with Lamar's blessing, helped Mexican insurrectionists in Yucatan. Not much came of it. -
Lamar’s Santa Fe expedition surrenders to Mexico
Lamar sent an expedition to Santa Fe to show Mexico the he claimed the land east of the Rio Grande. Mexico arrested them. -
General Vazquez invades Texas and takes 100 hostages
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Houston vetoes bill declaring war on Mexico
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Gen. Woll captures San Antonio for Mexico
(Photo: Haynes, 2018, Portrait of Adrian Woll) -
Texans win battle of Salado Creek
(Photo: Weiss,2020, John Coffee Hays)
Ranger Jack Hays leads Texans to victory over Woll. -
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Somervell & Mier Expeditions and Capture
Gen. Somervell led a squad to the Rio Grande. Fisher's troops disobeyed orders, invaded Mexico, surrendered, were imprisoned at Veracruz, and were slowly released. -
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Houston uses Britain to prompt U.S. annexation
Sam Houston uses political expertise to make the U.S. fear that Britain would align with Texas. -
Armistice treaty with Mexico
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Texas Navy Decommissioned
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U.S. Senate rejects Texas Annexation
(Photo: roxanabalint, n.d.) -
Anson Jones elected last Texas President
(Portrait: Gambrell, 2022) -
US approves annexing the state of Texas
(Image: outchill, n.d.) -
Texans vote in favor of annexation and state constitution
(Image: Winders, n.d.-b, Image of poster promoting annexation) -
Henderson voted first governor of Texas
(Photo: Elliott, 2021, Portrait of James Pinckney Henderson) -
US votes for Texas admission act
(Photo: iStock, n.d., Green Check Mark)
