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Nov 6, 1528
Cabeza de Vaca
Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked near Galveston. He begian an incredible journey that marked the white man's first exploration of Texas. -
Period: Apr 16, 1535 to
Spanish Texas: Rise and Fall
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Jun 3, 1540
Conquistadors search for the "Golden City"
Conquistadors, such as Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and more than a thousand soldiers spent a lifetime trying to find treasures and the city of Cibola, but were not successful. -
The Fall of Fort St. Louis
The fort, Fort St. Louis, was having a tough time getting supplies due to carrier ships wrecking while trying to find its location.
Many people died there from disease and food shortages, and it everntually fell after repeated Karankawa attacks. -
Interest of Texas again sparks in Spain
The French grip on Texas was weakened. The king of Spain and his conquistadors were now interested in Texas for two reasons: land and mission work. -
Establishment of Spanish colony/mission
The Spanish were now interested in colonization and conversion of Native Texans to catholicism. The very first mission established was Mission San Francisco de los Tejas. It was completed in May and its first mass was held on June 1. -
Caranary ilanders move in
Canary Islanders arrive in San Antonio to start a new life, and Become Spanish Texas civilans under Spanish rule. -
Overall Christianization
After converting as many Indians that they could, they figured they needed to start colonization. They started the movement of people to new lands in order inititiate Spanish rule and society in Texas. -
Tough Times in the Colonies
Colonists were having difficulties living under Spanish rule. With their tight schedules consisting of daily religious practice and grueling, yet low-paying work, the colonists lives were sad and extremely oppressed. Also, Spanish rule made them pay taxes, even being so far from mother Spain, putting even more stress on their daily lives. -
Spanish trouble converting the Natives
THe Spanish soon learn that the Natives didn't want to be converted, they liked their lifestyle, culture, and religion the way it was. They offered them food and shelter during the harsh winters, but the indians would have convert. -
Louisiana Purchase: American Pressure
Because of the Louisiana Purchase, Anglo-Americans were now closer to the New Spain, and their presence and growing power were being felt and feared. -
50/50: America and Spain
Spain and America had about the same amount of land. By this time, Spain had control over most of Mexico and the Southwest region of America, while the United States had contro of N/NE and midwest America. -
Anglo Americans move in and are treated unfairly.
Some Anglo Americans had to move from The United States Because of it population. The Spanish where not to happy about it. The Spanish let them in if they agreed to change Catholic and under spanish rule. Also the Anglos where treat with unequil rights. -
Moses Austin
Moses Austin seeks permission to colonize a part of Spanish Texas. They Rufused to let him move in even though he was loyal to them
