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Texas Timeline 1800-1900

By SValle627
  • Mexico Wins Independence from Spain

    Mexico Wins Independence from Spain

  • Mexico encourages foreign settlement of Texas

    Mexico encourages foreign settlement of Texas

    The Mexican government encouraged Americans to settle in Texas to prevent border violations fo horse thieves and to protect the territory from Native American attacks. The down payment for land was $30.
  • Mexico Bans U.S Immigration

    Mexico Bans U.S Immigration

    Mexico feared the possibility of losing control of Texas.
  • Texas Revolution Begins-"Come and Take It"

    Texas Revolution Begins-"Come and Take It"

    The battle had just begun between Texas and Mexico. John H. Moore and his people rolled out the cannon lent to them by Mexico that wasnt returned with a flag that read, "Come and Take It!".
  • The Fall of the Alamo

    The Fall of the Alamo

    The battle of the Alamo was fought between the Republic of Texas and Mexico. Mexicans won the battle, killing the Texas soldiers inside the fort.
  • Texas Adopts Lone Star Flag

    Texas Adopts Lone Star Flag

    The official flag that we all know today here in Texas was adopted in January 1839.
  • The Beginning of the U.S.-Mexican War

    The Beginning of the U.S.-Mexican War

    The first U.S. armed conflict was chiefly fought on foreign soil.
  • Juneteeth

    Juneteeth

    End of slavery for 250,000 African Americans.
  • The Early Days of Womens Equality

    The Early Days of Womens Equality

    The early days of women equality began, before they won the right to vote in 1919.
  • New State Capitol Completed

    New State Capitol Completed

    Texas declares the new capitol building, designed by Elijah E. Meyers.
  • Texas Railroad Commission Estabilished

    Texas Railroad Commission Estabilished

    Oversight of oil and gas production in the 20th century.