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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus finds America
Christopher Columbus set sail with three boats, Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria.He was suppose to sail to Asia(the indes)but instead was located on the Bahamas.He is known as the founder of America -
Jan 1, 1540
In search of CIbola
Fransico Vasquez de Coronado searched for the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola.He lead an expedition into the present southwestern United States.Also,across northern Texas. -
Fort St.Louis was established
Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle established Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay.He formed the basis for France's claim to Texas. Two years later, LaSalle was murdered by his own men. -
Relations between Texas and Mexico
Relations between the Texans and Mexico reached a new low when Mexico forbid further emigration into Texas by settlers from the United States. They were going to start war soon and things weren't looking great for Mexico -
The Convention of 1832 and 1833
The Convention of 1832 and the Convention of 1833 in Texas were triggered by growing dissatisfaction among the settlements with the policies of the government in Mexico City. -
The Goliad Campaign of 1835
The Goliad Campaign of 1835 ended when George Collingsworth, Ben Milam, and forty-nine other Texans stormed the presidio at Goliad and a small detachment of Mexican defenders. -
90 Texans vs. 450 Mexicans
Jim Bowie, James Fannin and 90 Texans defeated 450 Mexicans at the Battle of Concepcion, near San Antonio. They were out numbered by alot.They still succeeded to defeat Mexico. -
Battle of the Alamo begins
The battle of the Alamo begins.This war was between Texas and Mexico. The result to this battle was that Mexico won, but the war just began. -
The begging of The Runaway Scrape
Texans under Col. William B. Travis were overwhelmed by the Mexican army.They had a two-week siege at the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio. The Runaway Scrape began. -
Abanding Gonzales
Sam Houston abandoned Gonzales in a general retreat eastward to avoid the invading Mexican army.If he didnt do so,we would have lost alot of men because of all the mexican soldiers. -
Sam Houston becomes president of the Republic of America
Sam Houston was elected president. He was a great president and leads Texas far. He knew what he was doing and he is a big part in history. -
Mexican Invasion
A Mexican force of over 500 men under Rafael Vasquez invaded Texas for the first time since the revolution. They briefly occupied San Antonio, but soon headed back to the Rio Grande. -
San Antonio Recaptured
San Antonio was again captured, this time by 1400 Mexican troops under Adrian Woll. Again the Mexicans retreated, but this time with prisoners. -
Texas becomes 28th state in the United States of America
Texas joined the U.S in 1845. They were the 28th to join. They were recently in the Confederate States, but now they switched. -
First Lone Star State Fair
The first Lone Star State Fair in Corpus Christi symbolized a period of relative prosperity in Texas during the 1850's. Organizer Henry L. Kinney persuaded Dr. Ashbel Smith to be the fair's manager. -
Sam Houston becomes govnor of Texas
Sam Houston was elected govnor of Texas.He was the president, but had to get changed because they rejoined the U.S. He was good at his job and was a good leader. -
Emancipation Proclamation
All slaves were free in the Confederate States. It didnt follow to the Union until January 1,1863.Slaves now have there freedom to do what they want. -
Palmito Ranch
The battle of Palmito Ranch was the last battle fought in Texas. Rober E. Lee surrendered in this war.It was the last major battle in the war. -
Readmitted to the U.S
Texas is readmitted into the U.S.They are now part of the U.S again after succeding away. -
University of Texas begins
The University of Texas opened its doors in Austin for its inaugural session. First courses were offered in the Academic Department and a Law Department. -
Deadly Hurrican hits Galveston
This killer weather system was first seen over the tropical Atlantic on August 27. The storm reached Cuba as a tropical storm on September 3 and moved into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 5th. A general west-northwestward motion occurred over the Gulf.By the time the storm reached the Texas coast south of Galveston late on September 8, it was a Category 4 hurricane. -
Oil is struck
Lucas stirkes oil at Spindletop Hill.He had been looking for it for almost two years and he finnaly struck it.There was about 100,000 barrels a day of oil filled.This was known as the Lucas Gusher -
First African American elected as Texas's senate
Barbara Jordan campaigned for the Texas House of Representatives in 1962 and 1964.She won her a seat in the Texas Senate in 1966, becoming the first African American state senator since 1883 and the first black woman to serve in that body. -
First Hispanic female legislature in Texas
Irma Rangel was an attorney and state legislator in South Texas. Her office was based in Kingsville, Texas. She worked hard for her spot in the legislature of Texas. -
George Bush becomes Governor of Texas
George W. Bush became the first governor in Texas history to be elected to two consecutive four-year terms.He was re-elected after his governor years ended. -
First black president
Barrack Obama becomes president of the U.S.A.He is he first african american to be president.He is now apart of history and so are we.
