Texas History 1800-1900

By Clarissan
  • Texas Revolution

    Texas Revolution

    Texas Revolution is also called the “war of Texas Independence” The war was between Mexico and Texas colonists. Mexico wanted to control the north.
  • Alamo

    Alamo

    The Alamo is a huge event that is important in Texas History. It is said to be that the fight lasted 90 minutes.
  • Texas has a flag!

    Texas has a flag!

    On January 26, 1839 Texas adopts the Lone Star flag and it became the official flag of Texas.
  • Austin becomes capital

    Austin becomes capital

    The capital was moved to Austin.
  • United States V.S. Mexico

    United States V.S. Mexico

    Annexation of Texas caused an expansion. The borders were then identified by President Polk and there was a disagreement.
  • First Railroad

    First Railroad

    The first railroad in Texas was established. Businesses were able to ship goods now in a much efficient way.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

    Civil war began. It lasted 1860 through 1865. The Civil war happened because of political issues, practices, and values.
  • Women Rights

    Women Rights

    Women did not have the right to vote until 1919. They went against the Texas Legislature.
  • OIL !

    OIL !

    Oil was discovered in Corsicana by the American Well Prospecting Company. 1901 a gusher was drilled.
  • First flight from the military

    First flight from the military

    The people that who first sought out to fly in San Antonio were Wilbur and Orville Wright.