Texas Revolution/Republic

By ArmonK7
  • Independence

    Independence

    Texas declares independence and names David G. Burnet interim president.
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo begins on the 6th and lasts thirteen days, leading to the eventual Mexican victory with everyone remaining in the Alamo being killed.
  • Goliad Massecre

    Goliad Massecre

    400 Texans surrender at the battle of Goliad, and are executed at the order of Mexican general Santa Anna.
  • The Battle of San Jacinto

    The Battle of San Jacinto

    After a short 18 minute battle, with 19 Texans and 630 Mexican soldiers losing their lives, Sam Houston earned Texas's independence and captured Santa Anna.

  • Treaty of Velasco is signed

    Santa Anna and the Republic of Texas sign the Treaty of Verlasco and end the revolution. The Mexican government doesn't agree to the treaty, saying that Santa Anna doesn't have the right to sign it.
  • Sam Houston becomes First president of Texas

    Sam Houston becomes First president of Texas

  • Austin become state capitol

    Austin become state capitol

    Mirabeau B. Lamar changes the capitol of Texas from Houston to Austin, citing that Houston was too far from original Texas settlements.

  • Lone Star flag is adopted

  • Mexican Army invades Texas

    Mexican general Adrián Woll Invades Texas and captures San Antonio
  • Battle of Salado Creek

    Battle of Salado Creek

    Colonel Mathew Caldwell's and Capitan Jack Hayes' companies attack General Woll's army and win at the Battle of Salado Creek, retaking San Antonio
  • Mier Expedition/Battle of Ciudad Mier

    Mier Expedition/Battle of Ciudad Mier

    Texan army attacks Ciudad Mier and cause 750 casualties while outnumbered 10:1. Mexican army wins battle and takes 263 prisoners, 30 casualties on Texan side.

  • All Texan prisoners released

    Santa Anna orders release of all Texas prisoners

  • Texas is annexed into the United States