The Alamo By jonward22 Jan 1, 1821 Texas Gains Independence from Spain Jun 6, 1833 Santa Anna is Elected President Sep 6, 1835 Austin is released from Prison Feb 8, 1836 Crockett Arrives with extra defenses Feb 12, 1836 Travis is elected commander of the Texan Army Feb 23, 1836 The Beginning of the Battle of the Alamo The Mexican Army of Operations under Santa Anna reaches San Antonio. Texan forces retreat inside the Alamo. Mar 1, 1836 22 Men from Gonzales Join the Alamo Mar 6, 1836 The End of the Battle of the Alamo