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Thanksgiving is held near present day El Paso by Juan de Onate. Oddly it is held in April. It should be held in November
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First spanish mission, Corpus Christi dela Isleta is established. It is a few miles from pesent day El Paso.
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The Alamo is founded in San Antonio. It will later become on of texas' most famous features. It was a big part of the Texas revolution.
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Missions at San Antonio are producin thousands of pounds of cotton annually. It is still being harvested by slaves. It is texas' biggest cash crop.
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Texas' first recorded hurricane strikes near Galveston. It was a very strong storm. This hurricane killed many people.
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Texas' first newspaper is published and released
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Moses Austin dies. He was a major part in colonizing Texas. He left his son Stephen F. Austin to continue colinization efforts
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Mexico finnally gaind independance from spain. Soon after, Texas will seek independance from Mexico. This will begin the Texas revolution
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the first group of irish immigrants arrive and settle in south Texas
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The first bloodshed of the Texas Revolution occurs at Velasco. This begins an extremely long and bloody war. The Texans will be victorious.
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The Texas Rangers are established. They fight against the Mexicans alot. They also help protect against indian raids.
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The Texas declaration of independance is accepted
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350 Texas prisoners are executed by Mexican troops at Goliad. Texas is furious. Only 30 people escape.
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T^he Republic of Texas is officially rcognized by the United States. Its also recognized by other countries. It will last 10 years.
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Baylor University is founded
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Texas voters overwhelmingly approve annexation. However the U.S. did not want to accept Texas. It took a long time for texas to finnally be admited into the U.S.
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Governor Sam Houston resigns in protest against sucession from the U.S. He goes to his beach house near galveston. There, he passes away with his family by his side.
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The cattle drives begin. They only last about ten years. About the time that people began using railroads, they end.
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Texas' present state constitution is adopted
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Unfortunately, classes at The University of Texas begin. :)
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Texas' present day capitol is dedicated. It had been moved from houston to austin.
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Texas experiences its coldest winter on record.
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A huge hurricane destroys much of Galveston. It kills 6,000 people. Many buildings are reduced to rubble.
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Texas women earn the right to vote. However, its only in the primary. this happens after long months of protests and boycotts.
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Miriam Ferguson becomes Texas' first woman governor.
