Revolution/Republic Timeline

  • "Exposition to The Public Regarding The Affairs of Texas"

    Written by Stephen F. Austin
  • Henry Smith elected Governor

    Henry Smith elected Governor
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    Texas Revolution

  • The Battle of Gonzoles

    The Battle of Gonzoles
    marks the beginning of the Texas REvolution
  • Convention of 1836

    Held at Washington-on-the-Brazos
  • Texas Declaration of Independence signed

    Texas Declaration of Independence signed
  • David G. Burnet elected Interm President

    David G. Burnet elected Interm President
  • Sam Houston appointed commander of the Texas army

    Sam Houston appointed commander of the Texas army
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto
  • Sam Houston elected President

    Sam Houston elected President
  • Republic of Texas recognized by the United States

  • Texas becomes the 28th state

    President James Polk signed legislation to make Texas the 28th state in the U. S.