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Texas Declares Independence
This occurred after Santa Anna entered Texas with an army of 6,000 men. -
The Battle of San Jacinto- Texas Wins Independence
Fun fact: It is said that Santa Anna and his soldiers were not prepared to face this attack. -
Austin becomes the capital of Texas
This occurred under the second president of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar. -
Texas annexed to the United States
This event occurred under the administration of President James Polk. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo & end of U.S Mexican War
This treaty established boundaries between Mexico and the United States. -
The First Railroad is established
The United States needed reliable transportation and a way to transport goods. This led to the construction of the first railroad in Texas known as the "Harrisburg Railroad." -
Texas joined Confederacy-Civil War began
The Union proved victorious 4 years later. -
Buffalo Soldiers first posted in Texas
The U.S Army black troops were stationed throughout Texas (the Southwest and Great Plains). The Native Americans gave them the name "Buffalo Soldiers." -
Texas Railroad Commission Established
This was established to oversee rates and operations of railroads. -
Texas Equal Rights Association is formed
The first woman's suffrage organization and was organized by Rebecca Henry Hays of Galveston.