Laura's Texas History Timeline (15-16)

  • Period: Jan 1, 1490 to

    Texas History

  • Period: Jan 1, 1492 to

    Age of Contact

  • Christopher Columbus
    Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Was Italian, sailed for Spain.
    Found the New World.
    Got banned from the New World.
  • Pineda
    Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda

    First to map Texas coast line.
    First to see Texas.
    From Spain
  • Cortes
    Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes

    Was a spanish conquistador.
    Conquered the Aztecs.
    Made new capital, named Mexico City.
  • Cabeza de Vaca
    Jul 1, 1527

    Cabeza de Vaca

    Shipwrecked near Galveton.
    Lived inTexas about 7 years.
    Lived with the Karankawa's
  • Coronado
    Aug 3, 1540

    Coronado

    Sent to capture Cibola.
    First European to see Grand Canyon.
    Possibly first to see Palo Duro Canyon.
  • LaSalle

    LaSalle

    Was from France.
    Built Ft. St. Louis
    First to travel the Mississippi river.
    Was killed by his own men.
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    Spanish Colonial

  • San Antonio

    Was first established as a midwayway point to support travelers as to not seek support from the French. San Antonio was given the name in June 13, 1691, but was not founded until 1718.
  • Cry of Delores

    Father Hidalgo stood up and began the "Cry of Dolores" for the independence. Although he was killed in battle Father Hidalgpo left a mark that will cause Mexico to gain it's independence and freedom.
  • Adams-Onis Treaty

    Made to settle an argument about where the border was located, plus each side got something out of it, the US got Florida and the Spain got rid of US's claims towards Texas.
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    Mexican National

  • Treaty of Cordoba

    Was made to officialy declare Mexico had it's feedom and indepence from Spain.
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    Revoltion and Republic

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    Early Statehoood

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    Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

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    Civil War and Reconstruction

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    Age of Oil

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    Great Drepession & World War

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    Civil Rights & Conservatism