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Period: Jan 1, 1490 to
Texas History
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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Age of Contact
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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Was Italian, sailed for Spain.
Found the New World.
Got banned from the New World. -
Jun 2, 1519
Pineda
First to map Texas coast line.
First to see Texas.
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Nov 8, 1519
Cortes
Was a spanish conquistador.
Conquered the Aztecs.
Made new capital, named Mexico City. -
Jul 1, 1527
Cabeza de Vaca
Shipwrecked near Galveton.
Lived inTexas about 7 years.
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Aug 3, 1540
Coronado
Sent to capture Cibola.
First European to see Grand Canyon.
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LaSalle
Was from France.
Built Ft. St. Louis
First to travel the Mississippi river.
Was killed by his own men. -
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Spanish Colonial
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San Antonio
Was first established as a midwayway point to support travelers as to not seek support from the French. San Antonio was given the name in June 13, 1691, but was not founded until 1718. -
Cry of Delores
Father Hidalgo stood up and began the "Cry of Dolores" for the independence. Although he was killed in battle Father Hidalgpo left a mark that will cause Mexico to gain it's independence and freedom. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
Made to settle an argument about where the border was located, plus each side got something out of it, the US got Florida and the Spain got rid of US's claims towards Texas. -
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Mexican National
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Treaty of Cordoba
Was made to officialy declare Mexico had it's feedom and indepence from Spain. -
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Revoltion and Republic
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Early Statehoood
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Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
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Civil War and Reconstruction
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Age of Oil
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Great Drepession & World War
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Period: to
Civil Rights & Conservatism
