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The Spanish begin colonizing the New World after news of La Salle's failed colonization attempt in the name of France.
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Alonso De Leon escorted missionaries to East Texas, where they established the first missions in that region. When native tribes resisted their presence, the missionaries returned to Texas.
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The missionaries return to East Texas, building several more missions and establishing a presido, providing a buffer between Spanish and French territory.
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The mission San Antonio de Valero, otherwise known as the Alamo, was constructed.
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The East Texas San Fransisco missions, the San Jose mission and the mission Concepcion were moved to San Antonio.
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Fifteen families moved to San Antonio de Bexar and established a town named San Fernando de Bexar, which was raided by the Lipan Apache for nearly two decades.
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The Spanish at San Antonio de Bexar make peace with the Lipan Apache, angering the Commanche and Tonkawa.
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Hostilities between the Spanish and Commanche ended. The Commanche then aided the Spanish in defeating the still troublesome Lipan Apache.
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Dissatisfaction spreads through the colonies as Spain places heavy taxes on shipped goods to fuel their war with France and Britian.
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Father Mugiel Hidalgo gives the speech "Grito De Dolores" (Cry of Dolores), encouraging colonists to secede from Spain.
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Father Hidalgo was captured and executed by Spanish authorities.
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Rebels overthrow the Spanish government at San Antonio.
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Mexico is declared independent after a treaty signed by Spain.
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Settlers start arriving at Texas, which was made possible by Stephen F. Austin.
