Texas History By kradenbaugh Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Dec 31, 2000 Texas Revolution History Oct 14, 1492 Christopher Columbus comes to the Americas May 1, 1528 Cabeza de Vaca heads to Texas Apr 25, 1685 Robert de la Salle builds Fort St. Louis in Texas Jan 25, 1720 Mission San Jose built on San Antonio River Dec 26, 1820 Moses Austin arrives in Texas Mar 12, 1821 Stephen F. Austin comes to Texas Aug 24, 1821 Mexico gains independence from Spain Apr 6, 1830 The Law of April 6 is passed. It says that very few people can immigrate from the US to Texas. Apr 21, 1833 Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna becomes the dictator of Mexico. Oct 9, 1835 Texans battle Mexican troops in Gonzales and Goliad. Mar 2, 1836 Texans declare independence. Mar 2, 2022 Caddo Indians move to Texas Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Dec 31, 1900 Early Texas History
