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Thanksgiving
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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1598-1918
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First Spanish Mission
First spanish mission, Corpus Christi dela Isleta is established. It is a few miles from pesent day El Paso. -
The Alamo
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. -
Cotton
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. -
First Hurricane
Texas' first recorded hurricane strikes near Galveston. It was a very strong storm. This hurricane killed many people. -
Newspaper
Texas' first newspaper is published and released -
Moses Austin Dies
Moses Austin dies. He was a major part in colonizing Texas. He left his son Stephen F. Austin to continue colinization efforts -
Mexican Independance
Mexico finnally gaind independance from spain. Soon after, Texas will seek independance from Mexico. This will begin the Texas revolution -
Irish Settlers Arrive
the first group of irish immigrants arrive and settle in south Texas -
Texas Revolution begins
The first bloodshed of the Texas Revolution occurs at Velasco. This begins an extremely long and bloody war. The Texans will be victorious. -
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are established. They fight against the Mexicans alot. They also help protect against indian raids. -
Declaration Of Independance
The Texas declaration of independance is accepted -
Goliad
350 Texas prisoners are executed by Mexican troops at Goliad. Texas is furious. Only 30 people escape. -
Republic of Texas
T^he Republic of Texas is officially rcognized by the United States. Its also recognized by other countries. It will last 10 years. -
Baylor University
Baylor University is founded -
Annexation
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. -
Sam Houston Resigns
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. -
Cattle Drives
The cattle drives begin. They only last about ten years. About the time that people began using railroads, they end. -
Constitution
Texas' present state constitution is adopted -
The University of Texas
Unfortunately, classes at The University of Texas begin. :) -
The Capitol
Texas' present day capitol is dedicated. It had been moved from houston to austin. -
Coldest Winter Ever
Texas experiences its coldest winter on record. -
"The Big Huricane"
A huge hurricane destroys much of Galveston. It kills 6,000 people. Many buildings are reduced to rubble. -
Women Vote
Texas women earn the right to vote. However, its only in the primary. this happens after long months of protests and boycotts. -
First Women Govenor
Miriam Ferguson becomes Texas' first woman governor.
