Texas Revolution Timeline Worksheet - Students fill in details for major events from October 1835 to May 1836.
A Texas Revolution timeline worksheet covering October 1835 to May 1836, with blank boxes for students to explain the significance of key historical events on specific dates.
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Let’s go step by step and fill in each date with what happened during the Texas Revolution, based on standard U.S. history textbook content (like Chapter 11 of many Texas or U.S. history books).
We’ll start from the beginning:
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October 2, 1835 – Battle of Gonzales
This is often called the “Lexington of Texas” — it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution. Mexican soldiers tried to take back a small cannon that had been given to settlers in Gonzales for defense against Native Americans. The Texans refused and raised a flag that said “Come and Take It.” They fired at the Mexicans, who retreated. This showed Texans were willing to fight for their rights.
→ Significance: First armed conflict; started the revolution.
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November 7, 1835 – Consultation Begins
Texan leaders met at San Felipe de Austin to decide what they wanted. Some wanted independence, others just wanted Mexico to follow its own constitution (which gave states more power). They didn’t declare independence yet but set up a temporary government and named Henry Smith as governor.
→ Significance: First attempt to organize a Texan government during the revolution.
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December 5–10, 1835 – Siege of Béxar / Battle of San Antonio
Texan forces surrounded San Antonio (then called Béxar), where Mexican General Cos was stationed. After days of fighting, Cos surrendered. Texans took control of the town and the Alamo mission. Many thought the war was over — but it wasn’t.
→ Significance: Major victory; drove Mexican troops out of most of Texas… temporarily.
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February 24, 1836 – Santa Anna Crosses the Rio Grande
Mexican President and General Antonio López de Santa Anna led his army into Texas to crush the rebellion. He crossed the Rio Grande River with thousands of troops. His goal: punish the rebels and restore Mexican control.
→ Significance: Brought full-scale war to Texas; threatened all Texan settlements.
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March 2, 1836 – Texas Declares Independence
At Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texan delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. They officially broke away from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. David G. Burnet became interim president.
→ Significance: Official birth of the Republic of Texas — no longer part of Mexico.
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March 6, 1836 – Fall of the Alamo
Santa Anna’s army attacked the Alamo mission in San Antonio, where about 180–250 Texan defenders (including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William Travis) were holding out. All defenders died. But their sacrifice inspired other Texans to keep fighting.
→ Significance: Symbol of courage and sacrifice; rallying cry (“Remember the Alamo!”) helped unite Texans.
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March 27, 1836 – Goliad Massacre
After surrendering at Coleto Creek, around 340 Texan prisoners (led by James Fannin) were executed by order of Santa Anna near Goliad. Only a few escaped. This horrified Texans and made them even more determined to win.
→ Significance: Another brutal event that fueled Texan anger and resolve.
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April 21, 1836 – Battle of San Jacinto
General Sam Houston led about 900 Texan soldiers in a surprise attack on Santa Anna’s camp near present-day Houston. In less than 20 minutes, they defeated the Mexican army. Santa Anna was captured the next day. This ended the war.
→ Significance: Decisive victory; secured Texas independence. Led to treaties recognizing Texas as free.
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Now let’s put this all together clearly for your timeline worksheet.
Final Answer:
October 2, 1835 – Battle of Gonzales: First battle of the Texas Revolution. Texans refused to give up a cannon and fought Mexican troops. Started the war.
November 7, 1835 – Consultation begins: Texan leaders meet to form a temporary government. Don’t declare independence yet, but get organized.
December 5–10, 1835 – Siege of Béxar: Texans defeat Mexican General Cos and take control of San Antonio and the Alamo.
February 24, 1836 – Santa Anna enters Texas: Brings large Mexican army to crush the rebellion. War escalates.
March 2, 1836 – Texas Declaration of Independence: Texans officially break from Mexico and create the Republic of Texas.
March 6, 1836 – Fall of the Alamo: All Texan defenders killed. Becomes a powerful symbol and rallying cry.
March 27, 1836 – Goliad Massacre: Hundreds of surrendered Texan soldiers executed by Santa Anna’s orders. Increases Texan determination.
April 21, 1836 – Battle of San Jacinto: Sam Houston defeats Santa Anna in 18 minutes. Captures him next day. Wins Texas independence.
We’ll start from the beginning:
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October 2, 1835 – Battle of Gonzales
This is often called the “Lexington of Texas” — it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution. Mexican soldiers tried to take back a small cannon that had been given to settlers in Gonzales for defense against Native Americans. The Texans refused and raised a flag that said “Come and Take It.” They fired at the Mexicans, who retreated. This showed Texans were willing to fight for their rights.
→ Significance: First armed conflict; started the revolution.
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November 7, 1835 – Consultation Begins
Texan leaders met at San Felipe de Austin to decide what they wanted. Some wanted independence, others just wanted Mexico to follow its own constitution (which gave states more power). They didn’t declare independence yet but set up a temporary government and named Henry Smith as governor.
→ Significance: First attempt to organize a Texan government during the revolution.
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December 5–10, 1835 – Siege of Béxar / Battle of San Antonio
Texan forces surrounded San Antonio (then called Béxar), where Mexican General Cos was stationed. After days of fighting, Cos surrendered. Texans took control of the town and the Alamo mission. Many thought the war was over — but it wasn’t.
→ Significance: Major victory; drove Mexican troops out of most of Texas… temporarily.
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February 24, 1836 – Santa Anna Crosses the Rio Grande
Mexican President and General Antonio López de Santa Anna led his army into Texas to crush the rebellion. He crossed the Rio Grande River with thousands of troops. His goal: punish the rebels and restore Mexican control.
→ Significance: Brought full-scale war to Texas; threatened all Texan settlements.
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March 2, 1836 – Texas Declares Independence
At Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texan delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. They officially broke away from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. David G. Burnet became interim president.
→ Significance: Official birth of the Republic of Texas — no longer part of Mexico.
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March 6, 1836 – Fall of the Alamo
Santa Anna’s army attacked the Alamo mission in San Antonio, where about 180–250 Texan defenders (including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William Travis) were holding out. All defenders died. But their sacrifice inspired other Texans to keep fighting.
→ Significance: Symbol of courage and sacrifice; rallying cry (“Remember the Alamo!”) helped unite Texans.
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March 27, 1836 – Goliad Massacre
After surrendering at Coleto Creek, around 340 Texan prisoners (led by James Fannin) were executed by order of Santa Anna near Goliad. Only a few escaped. This horrified Texans and made them even more determined to win.
→ Significance: Another brutal event that fueled Texan anger and resolve.
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April 21, 1836 – Battle of San Jacinto
General Sam Houston led about 900 Texan soldiers in a surprise attack on Santa Anna’s camp near present-day Houston. In less than 20 minutes, they defeated the Mexican army. Santa Anna was captured the next day. This ended the war.
→ Significance: Decisive victory; secured Texas independence. Led to treaties recognizing Texas as free.
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Now let’s put this all together clearly for your timeline worksheet.
Final Answer:
October 2, 1835 – Battle of Gonzales: First battle of the Texas Revolution. Texans refused to give up a cannon and fought Mexican troops. Started the war.
November 7, 1835 – Consultation begins: Texan leaders meet to form a temporary government. Don’t declare independence yet, but get organized.
December 5–10, 1835 – Siege of Béxar: Texans defeat Mexican General Cos and take control of San Antonio and the Alamo.
February 24, 1836 – Santa Anna enters Texas: Brings large Mexican army to crush the rebellion. War escalates.
March 2, 1836 – Texas Declaration of Independence: Texans officially break from Mexico and create the Republic of Texas.
March 6, 1836 – Fall of the Alamo: All Texan defenders killed. Becomes a powerful symbol and rallying cry.
March 27, 1836 – Goliad Massacre: Hundreds of surrendered Texan soldiers executed by Santa Anna’s orders. Increases Texan determination.
April 21, 1836 – Battle of San Jacinto: Sam Houston defeats Santa Anna in 18 minutes. Captures him next day. Wins Texas independence.
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