World

1800-1900 Texas, United States, and the World timeline

By CGOLLAHER
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    Purchased By the United States government from Napoleon of France for $15 million.
    The purchase of this land sets in motion a string of events leading to the growth of America culturally and physically.
  • Napoleon Attempts to invade Russia

    Napoleon Attempts to invade Russia

    Napoleon was eventually forced to retreat. 600,000 men where lost.
  • Mexico declares independence from Spain

    Mexico declares independence from Spain

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    The Siege of the Alamo

  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo

    The final battle after the 13 day siege.
  • Texas independance

    Texas independance

    Independence was declared on March 3rd, but it wasn't officially won until April 21st of the same year.
  • Texas was annexed into the United States

    Texas was annexed into the United States

  • 'The Raven and other Poems' are published by Edger Allan Poe

    'The Raven and other Poems' are published by Edger Allan Poe

    Not important to the story of the growth of America, but I thought it was interesting to see the literature in line with historical events.
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    The Mexican-American War

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    California Gold Rush

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    The Civil War

  • First US transcontinental Railroad is compleated

    First US transcontinental Railroad is compleated