Timeline of Texas Independence

1) The war for Texas Independence begins...

• The war for Texas to gain its independence began in October of 1835. The Mexican army tried to remove a cannon from a town in Texas. Rebels stood next to the cannon and they had flags that said "Come and take it."

2) Mexico gains independence from Spain...

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain in of 1821. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla lead a rebellion of 80,00 troops. They hoped that if Mexico became independent from Spain's monarchy their lives would improve. Hidalgo's revolt failed, but the rebellion he started grew. Mexico gained its independence in 1821.  

3) Treaty of Velasco is signed...

• This treaty ended the Texas Revolution. It also ended military occupation of Texas while recognizing Texas as an independent nation. This treaty was signed after the Battle of San Jacinto.

4) The Old Three Hundred families settle in Texas...

• In 1822, an agent named Stephen F. Austin started a new colony near the Colorado River. The first 300 families that steeled there became known as The Old Three Hundred. Austin's successful colony attacked others and made American settlers flock the region.

5) Texas declares their independence from Mexico...

• On March 2, 1836 Texas gained their independence from Mexico. With a new government in play, they elected David Burnett as their president and Lorenzo de Zavala as the vice president.

6) Battle of San Jacinto

• In April of 1836,  the Battle of San Jacinto took place. During this battle, the Texans captured Santa Anna and forced him to sign a treaty giving Texas its independence.

7) Battle of Gonzales...

• The Battle of Gonzales began in October of 1835. This battle caused the war for Texas to gain its independence. The Mexican army tried to remove a cannon from a town in Texas. Rebels stood next to the cannon and they had flags that said "Come and take it." In this battle, the rebels won.

8) Battle of Goliad...

• The battle of Golidad was a battle that followed the Battle of the Alamo. In this battle, Santa Anna ordered the execution of 350 prisoners who had surrendered. Texas became very furious with all the massacres.

9) Battle of the Alamo...

• In the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna became mad at the Texans actions and created an army. The troop attacked San Antonio near the Alamo. The Alamo is an abandoned mission near San Antonio that became an important battle site in the Texas Revolution. The rebels (Mexicans) had less than 200 troops to battle with. On the other hand, Texas assembled a larger army. For about 2 weeks, the Texans didn't fight. On March 6th, 1836 the Mexican army attacked.

10) An event of my choice: James K. Polk...

• James K. Polk was in Manifest Destiny & Mexican-American War. His name is most closely associated with Manifest Destiny, as the term was coined by a fellow Democrat in 1843, the year before he began his presidency.