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Mexico Wins Independence from Spain
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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 feared the possibility of losing control of Texas. -
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 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
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 first U.S. armed conflict was chiefly fought on foreign soil. -
Juneteeth
End of slavery for 250,000 African Americans. -
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
Texas declares the new capitol building, designed by Elijah E. Meyers. -
Texas Railroad Commission Estabilished
Oversight of oil and gas production in the 20th century.