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Texas History

By fenni5L
  • Early Exploration

    Early Exploration

    Rene-Robert La Salle, a French explorer, was looking for the Mississippi River but landed in Texas by mistake.
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    Missions

    Spain made Catholic missions.

  • 90 Texans Defeat 450 Mexicans

    Jim Bowie and James Fannin led 90 Texans to victory over 450 Mexicans at a Battle near San Antonio.
  • Texas Declaration of Independence

    Texas Declaration of Independence

    The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. The Republic of Texas was created because of this.
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    William B. Travis and Texans were overwhelmed by the Mexican army at the Battle of the Alamo.
  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Battle of San Jacinto

    Sam Houston led the Texans to defeat the Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.
  • The Discovery of "Black Gold"

    The Discovery of "Black Gold"

    The discovery of "black gold " at an oil field near Beaumont was a great find for Texas.