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1836-1845
The Texas Revolution and The Texas Repulic -
Texas Declares Independence
The Texas Declaration of independence is signed by the 59 delegates each representing one settlement in Texas. -
Sam Houston Named Commander In Chief
Sam Houston was named Commander in chief of the the entire Texas army. -
Texas Loses Battle at the Alamo
After a 13 day battle the Mexican Army defeated the Texans killing all but a few women and children. -
David G. Burnnet
David G. Burnet becomes the Interim President of the Texas from March 16, 1836 to October 22, 1836 -
Goliad Massacre
James Fannin and nearly 350 Texans are ordered Executed by Santa Anna while 28 were able to escape to take word of the events that took place. -
Battle Of San Jacinto
The battle of San Jacinto was fought and one in just 18 minutes, but the killing went on into until twilight as Mexican Soldiers sought to flee to the south and west of the battle. -
Treaty of Velasco Signed
There was a public and a private treaty signed one that would help to end the war between Mexico and Texas. -
First Congress of the Republic of Texas
The The First Congress of the Republic of Texas meet for the first time on October. https://texasalmanac.com/topics/history/capitals-texas -
Sam Houston Becomes President of the Republic of Texas
Riding the wave of popularity as "Old Sam Jacinto," Houston became the first regularly elected president of the Republic of Texas, defeating Stephen F. Austin. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fho73 -
Texas Congress Establishes Boundaries
Houston urged congress to establish the boundaries of Texas. Houston believed that this would help improve chances of receiving recognition by the United States. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Financial Problems
Houston informed the government could not support the army due to not having funds in part due to the United States not supporting a 5 million bond. The United States was upset due to the financial panic of 1837. Texas issued paper money that was backed by the government with an interest of 10%. However when the financial status did not change for the state it dropped the notes to .65 on the American Dollar. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Diplomatic Agent Sent to Texas
President Jackson nominated Alcee La Branche of Louisiana to be in charged affairs of Texas after funds were approved in February 1837. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
New Beginings
Mirabeau B. Lamar is elected President the other candidates, Peter W. Grayson and James Collinsworth both committed suicide before election day, thus assuring Lamar's election by an almost unanimous vote. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fla15 -
Houston Elected as Fourth Congressman
Voters in San Augustine elected Sam Houston as their representative in December. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Attack on the Cherokees
Mexican rangers and Cherokees Indians devised a plot to attack Anglo settlers in East Texas, but Lamar sent a troop of Texas Rangers to the area to fend off the attack. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Battle of Neches
The battle of Neches was fought due to trying to remove Cherokee Indians from Texas land from joining the Mexican Revolt. It ended with the attack on the Indians as they were leaving by Texas Commanders Rusk and Edward Burleson. Bowl then 83 was shot and scalped. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qen02 -
Sam Houston Denounced the Removal of the Indians
Sam Houston responded with anger towards Lamar's aggressive removal of the Indians in the area. Lamar responded to Sam Houston by sending him the hat from Bowls body from the battle of the Neches. In Addition a soldier named Samuel Jordan tried to assassinate Houston, but was not arrested for the attempt Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
The Great Comanche Raid
The fight that took place in the House lead to the Great Comanche Raids. The Indians Lead by Chief Buffalo Hump raided Victoria and Linnville, killing settlers and stealing love stock. -
Peace Conference fight
Penataka Comanche Chiefs came to San Antonio for a peace treat. The Texans insisted the Indians bring in all of the white captives in their possession. Upon seeing a 16 year old captive named Matilda Lockhart and hearing her stories outraged those in the meeting. The Council responded by holding the Indians hostage which caused a fighting in the Council House. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Attack on the Wichita Indians
Lamar mounted an attack on the Wichita Indians led by General Edward Tarrant destroyed several of the towns of the Wichita indians, but it did not bring lasting peace. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Houston Elected as President of the Republic.
Sam Houston once again was the President of the Republic along with his Vice President Edward Burleson Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Bureau of Indian Affairs is created.
Houston began to work with the Indians again and allowed a trade post for the Indians. THis also led to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to regulate the commerce operations. -
Houston wants peace with Mexico
Texans were still enraged at the treatment of Sante Fe expedition prisoners and wanted to attack Mexico City Directly, but Houston explained how it would lead to the execution of those prisoners. He also wanted to "maintain peace with all nation and to cultivate her soil." -
Mexico Invades Texs
General Adrian lead an army in and captured San Antonio. -
Continued fighting with the Comanches and Wichitas Indians
The Comanches and Wichitas Indians did not agree to the treaty in 1843 and it led to more fighting. A fourteen man crew of Texas Rangers led by John Coffee "Jack" Hays engaged in a fight with the Comanche Indians near Walker Creek. -
Another Peace Treaty
Houston meet personally with the heads of the Penateka Comanches and the Wichitas Indians to sign a peace and commerce treaty. There were still incidents from time to time, but the policy ended major white and -Indian conflicts in the Republic. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
All prisoners are released
Santa Anna Agreed to release all the prisoners who were apart of the Sante Fe Expedition. -
Annexation Bill by Congress
The congress passed a bill that would allow Texas to be Annexed into the united States. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texas Approved the Annexation
Texans approved the Annexation of Texas to the United States by a vote of 4254 to 267. Campbell, R.B, (2018). Gone to Texas (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. -
Texas Admission Act
President James K. Polk signed the Texas Admission Act which brought Texas to the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/james-polk
