Texas Revolution

September 27, 1835- Francisco Castañeda sent to retrieve a cannon loaned earlier to the citizens of Goliad.

October 2, 1835- The Stand at Gonzales. A fight over the famous "Come and take it" cannon. Texians prevail at maintaining possession of the cannon.

October 3, 1835- Full control of the Mexican government is given to General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

October 13, 1835- The New Orleans Greys organized in New Orleans to fight in the Texas Revolution.

October 28, 1835 The battle of Conception fought near San Antonio

February 1, 1836- Delegates elected what became known as the Convention of 1836 that wrote the Declaration of Independence and the constitution of the Republic. They also named Sam Houston commander-in-chief.

February 24, 1836- The siege of the Alamo began.

March 2, 1836- The Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas adopted. 

March 6, 1836- The siege of the Alamo ended and it fell to the forces of Santa Anna.

March 27, 1836- Goliad Massacre occurred. 

April 21, 1836- Battle of San Jacinto resulted in Texas Independence. 

May 14, 1836- Treaties of Velasco signed by ad interim President David G. Burnet and General Santa Anna.