Timeline

By cgarden

  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition reaches St. Louis, Missouri, ending a successful exploration of the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest.

    The Lewis and Clark Expedition reaches St. Louis, Missouri, ending a successful exploration of the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest.
    Clack and 30 members left from Illinois and met other people coming for the trip. After going down and around they had a successful trip and celebrated.

  • Mexico declares independence from Spain

    Mexico declares independence from Spain
    This War was hard and long for Mexico to get there Independence back from Spain. The War was 11 years long, they gain there Independence back in 1821.

  • Mexico Bans U.S immigration

    Mexico Bans U.S immigration
    With the people not knowing how to control Texas, Mexico banned immigration. They added more rules on slavery and increased the number of military people. Some people didn't like this because of self-rule.

  • Texas Revolution begins at the Battle of Gonzales

    Texas Revolution begins at the Battle of Gonzales
    As the tention grew between Mexico and Texas it shifted to violence. This was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. They were fighting for independence .

  • Texans are defeated by the Mexican army at the Battle of the Alamo

    Texans are defeated by the Mexican army at the Battle of the Alamo
    During the Texas Battle againstt Mexico, Sam Houston came with a surprise attack against The General. People where taken including Santa Anna, and he signed a treaty in order for him to be released.

  • The Beginning of the U.S. Mexican War

    The Beginning of the U.S. Mexican War
    The first major battle of the U.S.-Mexican War. War was officially declared by U.S. Congress on May 13. The United States Congress declared war on Mexico after a request from the President, then, on May 26, 1848, both sides ratified the peace treaty that ended the conflict.

  • African American slaves in Texas are emancipated on Juneteenth (June 19)

    African American slaves in Texas are emancipated on Juneteenth (June 19)
    As this holiday spread throughout the people, this date is one of the oldest traditions celebrated, and is honoring slavery in the US. People also celebrate that they are free.

  • Buffalo Soldiers first posted in Texas

    Buffalo Soldiers first posted in Texas
    They were given their name by Native Americans, they were black troops. The Buffalo Soldiers participated in many campaigns and was responsible for a lot of military task.

  • Texas Constitution is adopted

    Texas Constitution is adopted
    This is the 6th revision of the document. This established the foundationfor the law that is still in effect. It also establishes the structure and funtion of the government.

  • Texas Equal Rights Association is formed

    Texas Equal Rights Association is formed
    The Texas Equal Rights Association was the first statewide women's suffrage organization. They advocated for equal voting and political rights for women, including the right to hold office and serve on juries.