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    Stephen F. Austin by diamantis zavitsanos

  • birth of Stephen F austin

    birth of Stephen F austin
    Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3rd, 1793
  • territorial legislature

    territorial legislature
    Stephen F. Austin was elected territorial legislature of Missouri at age 21.
  • Circuit judge

    Circuit judge
    The governor of Arkansas appointed Stephen F. Austin to circuit judge
  • The old 300

    The old 300
    Stephen F. Austin recieved approval to settle 300 families on 200,000 acres.
  • Settling colonists

    Settling colonists
    Austin settled his colonists on a site on the lower Colorado and Brazos rivers
  • constitution

    constitution
    The constitution gave Mexico a republican form of government.
  • Banning slavery in Texas

    Banning slavery in Texas
    Stephen F. Austin lobbied successfully in banning slavery in Texas.
  • Battle of Velasco

    Battle of Velasco
    First casualties in Texas' relations with Mexico
  • Behind bars

    Behind bars
    President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna released Stephen F. Austin from prison.
  • comissioner for U.S.

    comissioner for U.S.
    Stephen F. Austin acted as a comissioner for the U.S.
  • Texas revolution

    Texas revolution
    Texas revolution at gonzales
  • The Goliad campaign

    The Goliad campaign
    The goliad campaign ended when Ben Milam, George Collinsworth, and 49 other Texans stormed the presidio at goliad and a detachment of Mexican defenders.
  • Battle of Concepcion

    Battle of Concepcion
    Jim Bowie, James Fannin, and 90 Texans defeated 450 Mexicans at the Battle of Concepcion.
  • Organic law

    Organic law
    The organic law outlined the organization and functions of a new provisional government
  • Siege of Bexar

    Siege of Bexar
    The Mexicans surrender at the Siege Of Bexar December 11, 1835
  • Secretary

    Secretary
    Stephen F. Austin became secretary of the state until his death the same year he was elected.
  • Texas Declaration of Independence

    Texas Declaration of Independence
    The Texas declaration of Independence was written and signed on the 2nd of March in 1836
  • Battle of the Alamo

    Battle of the Alamo
    Mexico had a two week siege on the Alamo. The Texans fought hard but were defeated
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto
    The battle of San Jacinto happened in 1836
  • Death of Stephen F. Austin

    Death of Stephen F. Austin
    Stephen F. Austin had a disease and because of it passed away with a life that changed many people today.