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Fort St. Louis
The Spanish begin colonizing the New World after news of La Salle's failed colonization attempt in the name of France. -
East Texas
Alonso De Leon escorted missionaries to East Texas, where they established the first missions in that region. When native tribes resisted their presence, the missionaries returned to Texas. -
Return to East Texas
The missionaries return to East Texas, building several more missions and establishing a presido, providing a buffer between Spanish and French territory. -
San Antonio
The mission San Antonio de Valero, otherwise known as the Alamo, was constructed. -
San Antonio Cont.
The East Texas San Fransisco missions, the San Jose mission and the mission Concepcion were moved to San Antonio. -
San Antonio de Bexar
Fifteen families moved to San Antonio de Bexar and established a town named San Fernando de Bexar, which was raided by the Lipan Apache for nearly two decades. -
San Antonio de Bexar Cont.
The Spanish at San Antonio de Bexar make peace with the Lipan Apache, angering the Commanche and Tonkawa. -
San Antonio de Bexar Cont.
Hostilities between the Spanish and Commanche ended. The Commanche then aided the Spanish in defeating the still troublesome Lipan Apache. -
Colonies
Dissatisfaction spreads through the colonies as Spain places heavy taxes on shipped goods to fuel their war with France and Britian. -
"Grito De Dolores"
Father Mugiel Hidalgo gives the speech "Grito De Dolores" (Cry of Dolores), encouraging colonists to secede from Spain. -
Father Hidalgo
Father Hidalgo was captured and executed by Spanish authorities. -
Father Hidalgo Cont.
Rebels overthrow the Spanish government at San Antonio. -
Mexico
Mexico is declared independent after a treaty signed by Spain. -
Stephen F. Austin
Settlers start arriving at Texas, which was made possible by Stephen F. Austin.
