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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus set is voyage to the indies in Asia. Instead he ended up in Galvaston, Texas. He was the first settler to land their. -
Period: Apr 13, 1500 to
Texas
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Jun 13, 1519
Spanish Explorer Maps Texas
In the Mid of 1519 Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda. Mapped Texas coastline. Of Texas. -
Where thanksgiving is held
Thanksgiving is held near present-day El Paso Juan de Onate, the members of his expedition and natives of the region. -
French Explorers'
French exlorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. Looking for the mouth of the Mississippi River, lands in Texas by mistake. He establishes a colony, Fort St. Louis, on Garcitas Creek in present-day Victoria County. -
La Salle was killed
La Salle was killed by several of his own men. At an unknown East Texas location. In texas. -
Alonso de leaon's expedition
Spanish General Alonso de Leon's expedition finds the remains of Fort St. Louis. Fearing French intentions to lay claim to Spanish territory, The Spanish begin establishing missions and settlements in East Texas. -
San Antonio De Valero mission
San Antonio de Valero mission. Was known as the Alamo was the chapel. It was founded in San Antonio. -
Santa cruz de San Saba mission
Santa Cruz de San Saba mission near present-day Menard. Destroyed and eight residents. That was killed by Comaches and their allies. -
Sam Houston as President
Sam houston was elcted for president of Republic of Texas for first time. Most people were happy for Sam houston. He was a rebulican. -
Texans Executed
More than 300 Texans are executed at Goliad. They were hold captive. They would roll dice to see who died or lived. -
treaties of velasco signed
Treaties of velasco was signed on 1836 May 14. -
Mirabeau lamar as president
Mirabeau Lamar is elected president of Republic of texas. He didn't want to serve in the place of sam houston's place. He made arragments for somewhere else. -
Sam houston for president
Sam Houston is elected president for President of Republic for second term. He went back to working. And try to make a difference. -
Santa Fe Expidition
The Santa Fe Expedition, launched without Texas Congressional authorization by President. Mirabeau B. Lamar. He leaves central texas on it's way west to establish tade with adn solidify Texas' claims to territory around Santa Fe. Members of the group are taken prisoner by Mexican troops, marched to Mexico City adn imprisoned. They are finally released in 1842. -
Resolution of Texa's annexation
The Resolution supporting annexation of Texas is passed by U.S. Congress. They waited for a while to get annexation. They went through the process of annexation. -
Treaty of Gudalupe
The treaty of Guadalupe Hedalgo ended the war with mexico. It helped for them not to fight. But Hedalgo died because he was excuted. -
Sam houston as govener
Sam houston was elected govener of Texas. Soon After he was govener he ended up dying. So they had another election for govener. -
Texas approved of secession
Texas was approve secession from the United States.It didn't take a while to be secession from the united states. They were secession from United States right away. -
Death of Sam Houston
Sam Houston died in 1863. After he was elected govener he died. He was govener for months.He was remembered after he died. -
Battle at Adobe
The first battle of Adobe walls takes place in 1864. It was remembered as Battle at Adobe Walls. It was the largest battle in texas. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Last battle in texas occurs at Palmito Ranch.It was the last land where the Civil war was fought at. It still is remembered. -
Treaty of Lodge Creek
The treaty of Medicine Loge Creek is signed. They made this treaty with the native americans. They gave them land called indian which is now called Oklahoma. -
Quaker Peace Policy
The quaker Peace Policy was attempted. This Policy wasn't a success. The americans didn't keep their promise. -
Salt Creek Raide
The raide at Salt Creek occurs in 1871. This is where the natives attacked the americans. This put the chief of the natives in jail. -
Richard coke elected govener
Democract Richard Coke is elected govener of texas. AFter Sam houston died. They made another election. He was the one who won the election.
