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Columbus finds the Americas. Columbus was trying to find an easier route to Asia. He accidently found the Americas
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Cornado leads expedition into Texas. Cornado explores Texas Texas.He discovers many great things .
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San Antonio de Valero (Alamo) mission is founded in San Antonio. The Alamo is still standing today. The Alamo is one of the most historical land marks in Texas
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San Antonio becomes capital of Texas. The capital of Texas today is Austin. Texas's capital changes many times throughout history.
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Many missions in Texas close. The missions close because of diseases and droughts. The results were that many people died.
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The Fredonian Rebellion breaks out. Texans became scared that mexicans were taking over. Texans panicked and Mexicans discovered the texans feared them.
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The battle of the Alamo began. Many Texans died. The Mexicans defeat the Texans. Texans were very brave even though they were out numbered.
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Houston is elected president of Texas. He defeats his opponents by a huge amount of votes. Houston made Texas as great as he could.
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The Texans defeat the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texans gain their independence. Texas becomes it's country.
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Sam Houston is president of Texas again for a second term. He changes the capital of Texas. Houston concentrates on paying off the money that Texas owes.
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Texas begins building railroads. The railroads help provide transportation. The railroads also help deliver goods to other places in Texas.
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Reservatons are created for the natives. Some natives refuse to live on the reservations. The settlers get angry and destroy the buffalo population.
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Houston is elected governor of Texas. He helps Texas with many problems. Many people dislike him.
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Juan Cortina starts the Cortina war. He performs acts of violence. He is killed for the lives he destroyed.
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Texas is accepted into the United States. Texans vote to join. Some Texans vote to stay independent.
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The last land battle happens at Palmito Ranch. The Confederacy win the battle. The Union wins the war.
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Lincon sigs the Emencapation Proclamation and slaves are set free. African Americans are not given all rights. African Americans have trouble with their lives.
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Texas tries to go back into the Union. Texas signs a document theat will not let them secede from the Union again. Texas is accepted into the Union.
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Richard Coke is elected governor of Texas. Many Texans dislike Richard Coke because he was a democrat. Richard Coke helped Texas a lot.
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Reconstruction after civil war ends. People rebuild everything that was destroyed during the Civil War. Many lives were effected.
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The Knights of Labor was an organized group. They were volunteers who helped Texas. They were very helpful.
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Oil is discovered at Spindle top. Oil is used a lot today. Oil is also one of the most helpful resources.
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There are more than 1.5 million vehicles in Texas. Mre roadds are needed. More fossil fuels are used.
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There are more than 21,00 miles of highways in Texas. People can travel to farther places. There is space for more vehicles.
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Centennial independence was celebrated in 1936 to celebrate 100 years of independence. Many celebrations were held in Texas. Most of the celebrations were held in Houston and Austin.
