History
The first humans to arrive in Texas came sometime between 13,000 and 10,000 BCE. Europeans arrived and began mapping the area in 1519. A lot has happened since then.
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Oil and Texas: A Cultural History
For Texans, the 20th century began on January 10, when oil was discovered at Spindletop.
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Galveston's Response to the Hurricane of 1900
The "Great Hurricane" hit Galveston on Sept. 8, 1900. -
Irish Texans
Irish immigrants played a large part in early Texas history. -
Revolution and the Republic 3
Sam Houston was easily the most dominant figure throughout the nearly 10-year history of the Republic of Texas. This is the third of three articles on this topic. Find the first one here and the second here. Click here for a timeline view of this period. -
Revolution and the Republic 2
Texas rebelled against Mexico due to much discontent pertaining to the issue of slavery, political upheaval in Mexico, and Anglo-settler discontent. This is the second of three articles on this topic. Find the first one here and the last here. Click here for a timeline view of this period. -
Fort Anahuac and the Texas Revolution
Fort Anahuac is an important location in the history of Texas and the Texas Revolution. -
Revolution and the Republic
Mexico's 1829 Abolition of Slavery Law and the Law of 1830 propelled the Texas Revolution and the creation of the Republic of Texas. This is the first of three articles on this topic. Find the second here and the last here. Click here for a timeline view of this period. -
Origins of the Camino Real in Texas
El Camino Real connected the governmental center of New Spain, in Mexico City, with outposts across the Texas Borderlands. -
Declaration of Causes
Texas was one of four seceding states to issue, in addition to an Ordinance of Secession, a Declaration of Causes. -
Act to Readmit Texas to Congressional Representation
The Act to Readmit Texas to Congressional Representation was approved on March 30, 1870. -
Texas Ordinance of Secession
The Texas Ordinance of Secession was adopted on February 1st, 1861. -
Joint Resolution for the Admission of the State of Texas into the Union
The joint resolution for the admission of the State of Texas into the Union was approved on December 29, 1845. -
Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas to the United States
The joint resolution for annexing Texas to the United States was approvedo n March 1, 1845. -
The Travis Letter
The Travis Letter is a primary source that highlights the history of the Texas Revolution. -
Texas Declaration of Independence
One of the most important documents in Texas history is the Declaration of Independence. -
European Exploration and Development 3
In 1801, the Spanish government of Mexico became aware of an attempted insurrection by Phillip Nolan to take over the Texas region and quickly realized the economic potential that Texas had. This is the third of three articles on this topic. Find part one here and part two here. Click here for a timeline view of this period.
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European Exploration and Development 2
In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory to the United States, and Anglo-Americans cast longing eyes on what they considered a vast undeveloped territory that extended west of the lands adquired through the Louisiana Purchase. This is the second of three articles on this topic. Find part one here and part three here. Click here for a timeline view of this period. -
Texas’ Ancient Tidal Wave
Dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago after a meteorite hit earth. One of the sites where debris of this event has been found is along the Brazos River in Falls County. -
Timeline: Early European Exploration and Development (1519–1823)
Texas early European exploration and development set the stage for the Texas of today. For a narrative of this period, click here. -
Timeline: The 20th Century (1900–2000)
Texas in the 20th Century experienced devastating events but also established unforgettable historical legacies. Read a narrative of this time period here. -
Timeline: Reconstruction to the 20th Century (1865–1899)
Juneteenth, a new state constitution (or two), and a ... salt war? For a narrative of this period, click here. -
Timeline: Texas Secession and Civil War (1861–1865)
Texas withdrew from the Union. The action was ratified by the voters on Feb. 23, 1861 in a referendum vote. Secession was official on March 2 For a narrative of this period, click here. -
Timeline: Annexation and Statehood (1845–1859)
Annexation brough Texas into the Union as the 28th state. For a narrative of this period, click here. -
Revolution and the Republic of Texas
The Republic of Texas was born out of aunique and contentious revolution. For a narrative of this period, click here.
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