Texas History

  • Mexican government bans American imigration to Texas

  • Battle of Gonzales

    Battle between rebellious Texian settlers and a detachment of Mexican army soldiers. Fought battle near Gonzales, Texas. Victory for Texian settlers.
  • Battle of Goliad

    Battle fought between Texas settler and Mexican army soldiers. Took place t Presidio La Bahia. Victory for the Texas settler.
  • Siege of Bexar

    Battle between Texian army and Mexican forces. Took place in San Antonio de Bexar. Texian army victory.
  • Battle of Concepcion

    Battle between Mexican troops and Texian insurgents. Took place on Mission Concepcion. Victory was for th Texian insurgents.
  • Battle of Lipantitlan

    Battle between Mexican Army and Texian insurgents. Fought long Nueces River near modern La Porte, Texas. Victory for the Texian insurgents.
  • Grass Fight

    Battle between Mexican army and Texan army. Took place south of San Antonio de Bexar. Battle was a Texan victory.
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle between Mexico and the republic of Texas. Took place near San Antonio de Bexar. Victory for Mexico.
  • Battle of San Patricio

    Battle fought between Texians and Mexican troops. Battle took place in and around San Patricio. Victory for Mexican troops.
  • Battle of Agua Dulce

    Battle between Mexican troops and Texians. Took place 26 miles below San Patricio. Victory for Mexican troops.
  • Texans declare independence fron Mexico

  • Battle of Coleto Creek

    Battle between Texian forces and the Mexican army. Fought on Goliad County, Texas. Victory for the Mexican army.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle between Texian army and the Mexican army. Took place in present day Houston. Victory was for the Texian army.
  • The Treaties of Velasco are signed, officially giving Texas its independence

  • The Mexican government rejects the Texas Constitution

  • Sam Houston is named President of the Republic of Texas first time

  • Texas becomes part of the United States

  • The Mexican-American War begins

  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War