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  in 1542 Moscoso enters east Texas
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  In 1821 Mexico takes control of Texas
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  In 1835 the Texas revolution breacks out.Texans fight for independence from Mexico.
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  In 1836 Texans lose the battle of the
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  on september 1, 1836 Texas becomes the republic of Texas
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  On January 26, 1839, Texas adopts the Lone Star Flag
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  In 1845 Texas
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  on may 8,1846 the being of the u.s. Mexican war.
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  In 1861 and 1865 Texas and other southern states
fight the north during the civil war.