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Texas State Timeline

By LilyW
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Francisco Coronado's expedition

    Francisco Coronado's expedition
    In 1540 Francisco Coronado led one of the most famouse expaditions ever leading to Texas.

  • The revolution begins

    The revolution begins
    In 1835 the Texas revolution began.

  • Texas is the 28th state

    Texas is the 28th state
    In 1845 Texas becomes the 28th U.S. state.

  • Oil is discoverd

    Oil is discoverd
    In 1901 oil was discoverd. Oil is used for so many things today.

  • World War II starts

    World War II starts
    Many Texans fought in World War II.

  • President John F . Kennedy is assasinated

    President John F . Kennedy is assasinated
    John F. Kennedy was assasinated November 22, 1963.

  • President Lyndon Johnson

    President Lyndon Johnson
    In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.

  • Sandra Day O'Connor

    Sandra Day O'Connor
    Sandra Day O,Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.

  • The Enron Scandal

    The Enron Scandal
    The Enron Scandal starts to unfold on Texas.

  • George W. Bush

    George W. Bush
    Former governor George W. Bush becomes president of the United States.