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Texas Timelne
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Mexican Territory
Texas was a Mexican Territory in 1716 until 1836. -
Hurricanes
On September 4th 1766 was the day of Texas' first recorded hurricane strikes near Galveston. -
Mexican State
In 1824 Texas along with Coahilla joined as a single Mexican state. -
Republic of Texas
Texas became its own country in 1836. -
The Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas). All but two of the Texian defenders were killed. Santa Anna's perceived cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians, both Texas settlers and adventurers from the United States, to join the Texian Army. -
Becoming a State
Texas was admitted into the United States of America as the 28th state in 1845. -
Seccession
Texas secceeded in 1861 to join the Confederates States of America. -
Texas Rejoining
Texas rejoined the Union in 1866. -
Peace Proclamation
On August 20th, 1866 President Johnson issued a proclamation of peace between U.S. and Texas. -
The Big Discovery
There was a Petroleum discovery at Spindletop, near Beaumont, which created the most productive oil well the world had ever seen. -
The Segregation Ends
In the 1960's segregation ended. -
First Female Governor
In 1990 Ann Richards becomes first woman governor of Texas in her own right. -
Worst Natural Disaster
In 1990 was the worst natural disaster in U.S. history - Galveston Storm. 8,000 deaths were recorded. -
Presidential Elections
Former Texas Govenor George W. Bush was elected as President of the United States. -
A Little Football History
In 2004 the Dallas Cowboys had the most superbowl wins in the NFL -
Fortune 500
As of 2010 Texas shares the top of the list of the most Fortune 500 companies with California at 57.
