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Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution is also called the “war of Texas Independence” The war was between Mexico and Texas colonists. Mexico wanted to control the north. -
Alamo
The Alamo is a huge event that is important in Texas History. It is said to be that the fight lasted 90 minutes. -
Texas has a flag!
On January 26, 1839 Texas adopts the Lone Star flag and it became the official flag of Texas. -
Austin becomes capital
The capital was moved to Austin. -
United States V.S. Mexico
Annexation of Texas caused an expansion. The borders were then identified by President Polk and there was a disagreement. -
First Railroad
The first railroad in Texas was established. Businesses were able to ship goods now in a much efficient way. -
Civil War
Civil war began. It lasted 1860 through 1865. The Civil war happened because of political issues, practices, and values. -
Women Rights
Women did not have the right to vote until 1919. They went against the Texas Legislature. -
OIL !
Oil was discovered in Corsicana by the American Well Prospecting Company. 1901 a gusher was drilled. -
First flight from the military
The people that who first sought out to fly in San Antonio were Wilbur and Orville Wright.