Texas

Texas Timeline of Unrest

By hgames101
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    Phillip Nolan invades Texas

  • Stephen Fuller Austin was Born

    Stephen Fuller Austin was Born

    He Was Born In Southwestern Virginia (mining regions)

  • Nolan is Killed and his Mustangs Surrender

    Several of Nolan's men surrendered after he was killed by the Spanish.
  • Father Miguel Hildalgo calls for Mexio's independence from Spain!

    Father Miguel Hildalgo calls for Mexio's independence from Spain!

    Called "Grito de Dolores"!

  • Father Miguel is executed and Spain establishes control over Texas!

    age 58! Even though Father Hidalgo was executed the fight for independence did not die with him!

  • The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition captures Nacogdoches

    They captured it easily, then moved southward to La Bahia!

  • Spain reclaims Texas and most of the Gutierrez-Magee expedition is killed

  • James Long captures Nacogdoches

  • Moses Austin leaves for Texas

    He had 300 hundred families that came with him to establish a colony!

  • Moses Austin dies

    he was just shy of 60 years old when he died and didnt get to carry out his plan!

  • Stephen F. Austin meets with Governor Martinez to get permission to colonize

    He wanted to carry out his father's work and establish a colony with the original 300!

  • Mexico gains independence from Spain

  • The Old 300 Arrive in Texas!

    The Old 300 Arrive in Texas!

  • Mexican law sets up the empassario system

  • Announced he was running for president of Texas

  • Stephen F. Austin dies at the age of 43