Petroleum Industry began in Texas

San Antonio de Valero & town is created as midway point between East Texas & Rio Grande

U.S. buys the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million

Adams-Oñis Treaty solved the Sabine River boundary dispute between New Spain & U.S.

Mexico gains its independence from Spain

Mexico created a federal constitution and placed Texas in Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas

After the Battle of San Jacinto, Texas wins its independence from Mexico

On March 2, 1836, Texas wrote which document?

On December 29th, a joint resolution was passed and Texas became the 28th state

Firing at Fort Sumter began the Civil War

CSA General Lee surrendered to USA General Grant at Appomattox Court House ended the Civil War

What document(s) was created in 1876?

October 2, 1835 signifies the beginning of

What major event was responsible for the creation of the Houston Ship Channel?