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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was the first European to sail across the ocean. It was the beginning of a new era,European exploration. He wanted to find a faster route to Asia so in 1462 he set sail.many people believed he landed in America but he acculy landed in San Salvador when he got there he started the Colombian exchange which is the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas,Europe Africa, and Asia. -
Jun 2, 1519
Piñada
Piñada was the first to map the Texas gulf coast in 1519. He sailed from Jamaica to the Gulf of Mexico. He was to explore the land between Florida and Mexico. They decided to establish a colony. So he sent the ships back for more supplies. When the ships returned they saw all the settlers were killed in American Indian attacks. Still no evidence exists that piñeda entered Texas -
Nacogdoches is founded
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Mission San jośe is completed
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Most missions in Texas are closed
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Louisiana purchase
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Father Miguel hidalgo issues grito de Dolores
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Juan Bautista de las Casas declares Texas independence from Spain
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Las Casas captured and exicuted
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Father hidalgo is exicuted
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Mexico gain independence from Spain
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Juan Bautista de las Casals
