History Timeline

By lexiolivia
  • "The Great Hurricane"

    "The Great Hurricane"

    Destroyed much of Galveston and killed 6,000 people
  • Poll Taxes

    Poll Taxes

    Poll taxes become a requirement for voting
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    Mexican Civil War

    The Mexican Civil War spilled over the Texas border. Texas settlements are invaded for supplies by all sides fighting.
  • Texas voters can elect!

    Texas voters can elect!

    Texas voters are able to directly elect U.S. Senators
  • "Ma" Ferguson

    "Ma" Ferguson

    Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, the wife of former Governor James E. Ferguson became the first woman governor of Texas.
  • The Unviversity of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston

    The Unviversity of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston

    The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston admitted its first black student
  • Racial Integration

    Racial Integration

    The U.S. Supreme Court ordered racial integration at the University of Texas Law School
  • Texas women gaining rights

    Texas women gaining rights

    Texas women gained the right to serve on juries.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first Texas-born President of the United States.
  • George W. Bush

    George W. Bush

    Former Texas Governor George W. Bush was elected President of the United States.