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Period: Sep 17, 1500 to
1500s
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Nov 5, 1528
Cabeza De Vaca
Cabeza de Vaca was a ship that crashed, and it is believed today that it wrecked on to Galveston Island. After trading in the region for some six years, Alonso Alvara De Penida later explored the Texas interior on his way to Mexico. -
Apr 20, 1540
Coronado
Coronado led an adventure into the southwestern United States and northern Texas. The trek involved nearly one thousand men, and they all left Mexico in 1540. After months of searching, however, the people found no trace of treasure. Most of the people went back to Mexico the next year, but Coronado and a small force continued the search. They finally returned to Mexico City, with no treasure whatsoever, in the spring of 1542. -
Period: to
1600s
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La Salle
Sieur de LaSalle traveled in 1682 down the Mississippi, claiming the entire Mississippi watershed for France. Two years later, French king Louis XIV supplied LaSalle with ships and colonists to return to Mississippi, and to strengthen France's claim to the area. Some of the group returned to France, but LaSalle and the others established Fort St. Louis in Texas, where they landed. -
Period: to
1700s
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Period: to
1800s
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Stephen F. Austin's Grant
Stephen F. Austin receives a grant for the land of Texas near the Brazos to set up civilization. He is known for his bravery and honor to Texas, and its people. -
Mexican Independence
A constitution in Mexico was established in 1824, and it gave Mexico a republican form of government. But it didn't happen to define the rights of the states within the republic, including Texas. -
Battle at Gonzales
The Battle of Gonzales was the first battle of the Texas Revolution, and was held in October. Texan rebels and Mexicans fought at Gonzales, and after a long battle, the Mexicans retreated, and gave the Texans their first victory. -
Battle At The Alamo
Santa Anna's troops arrived at San Antonio in February, hoping to get their land back. The bloody siege was fought, and ended on March 6, 1836. Every Texan soldier died that day, except Santa Anna let some escape. -
Runaway Scrape Begins
The Runaway Scrape began when the Battle of the Alamo was fought. It involves families packing up their belongings, and heading eastward for safety. It was very difficult to the Texans, according to History books. -
Massacre at Goliad
After the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna ordered that the people that had surrendered be executed. Almost 400, including James Fannin, were killed by Santa Anna that day. -
Battle of San Jacinto
In the spring of 1836, Sam Houston ordered Texan troops to retreat eastward, to San Jacinto near the bayou. But Santa Anna was there, waiting with his troops. But, within a short time, 700 Mexicans were killed, thus making The Texans victorious. -
Texas Joins the U.S.
The U.S. President at the time was James Polk, and he wanted Texas to join the United States, so he signed a legislative document. It stated that Texas was now the 28th U.S. State. -
Texas Secedes, and Joins the Confederacy
When the South feels that they are losing power, It starts to crumble, and they secede. Texas is one of the Seceding states, and it joined the Confederacy until 1865. -
Battle of Galveston - The Bayou City
When William B. Renshaw demands that the people of Galveston surrender to the Union, On New years, the Confederate traps the Union and Starts a fierce battle. Renshaw and some of his troops were killed. Thus granting Galveston back to the Confederates.
