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Aug 3, 1519
Mapping of the Texas Coast and first mainland Spanish settlement
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda was the first European to map and explore the coast of Texas. He attempted to establish the settlement among Native Americans. -
Founding of San Antonio
The city of San Antonio was founded and the famous Alamo was created as well. -
Independence from Spain
Today is the day Mexico received freedom from Spain and won the war. it is now known as a beautiful holiday celebrated by many cultures with its bright clothes, amazing foods, with various types of alcohol, and many more. -
Texas Independence
This was the day Texas got its independence from Mexico. Stephen Austin had agreed with Mexico officials if he brought 300 families to Mexico successfully, they'd get to stay. -
Annexation
This was the day that Texas of the Republic of Texas came into the United States, and became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. -
Civil War Begins.......
The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865. The Union got in the middle of secessionists by elevens states in the South. These states were formed together as the Confederate states. -
Adoption of Current State Constitution
This document was written and published on February 15, 1876 and is the seventh document of Texas History.The rest of the six documents were adopted in 1827. -
Discovery of Oil at Spindletop
The discovery of oil at Spindletop was the first big/fascinating gusher of Texas oil Boom. The "Spindletop" is a oil field in Beaumont, Texas.
