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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Texas History.
This timeline spans from when the US took Texas from Mexico to the present day. -
Jan 1, 1519
Discovery
Alvarez de Pineda of Spain discovered the area that would later be known as Texas in 1519. -
The Mexican - American war
This is the start of the Battle to take Texas from the Spanish. -
Hurricane
The worst natural disaster in the US,Hurricane Galveston, happened killing 8,000 and leaving many injured -
The Texas Revolution
The first offensive event in the Texas Revolution occurred when people captured the fort and town of Goliad -
The Texas Rangers.
From 1836-1845 the Texas Rangers, were the oldest law enforcement bodies in North America. -
The Alamo
The Alamo is located near San Antonio. It is where Texas defender were defeated by Mexican general Santa Anna -
Statehood
Now, Texas became a state! -
The The King Ranch
The King Ranch, a 825,000 acre area is the biggest cattle herding areas in the world, holding thousands of cattle. It is Bigger than the state of Rhode Island. -
The Civil War
Sadly, our wonderful stades joined the enemy, the confederates, during the Civil war because they wanted to have slaves. -
The first Bridge
The Waco Bridge is the first suspention bridge in the US, used to cross the Waco river -
The Tropical Storm
The Tropical Storm Claudette brought $600 million in damage and caused a new record for 24 hour rainfall, 43"
