1. Howdy… It’s time to hop on your horse and rope an “A” on your Texas History benchmark.

2. Battle of Gonzales (October 1835)

3. Important dates to know…

4. 1519

5. Mexico, including the region of Texas, became a base of Spanish exploration. 1519

6. 1718

7. Mission San Antonio de Valero is founded. (a.k.a. The Alamo) 1718

9. Mexico gains independence from Spain! The Austin’s begin colonization of Texas! 1821

10. 1836

11. Convention meets and the Texas Declaration of Independence is written by George Childress. Texas becomes a Republic. 1836

12. 1845

13. Texas is annexed as the 28 th state. 1845

14. 1861

15. The Civil War begins. Civil War Battles in Texas 1861

16. Order of Eras

21. Looking at Maps When you see a map you should ask yourself the following questions:

23. Title and relative date This is a thematic map because it reflects a particular theme (concept) from Texas History—Natives and their location.

24. Look Here!!! Compass Rose West Texas is DRY and HOT!

26. Catholic Mission Building in Texas--1718 Important Missions and People: San Antonio de Valero San Francisco de los Tejas Corpus Christi de la Ysleta Father Francisco Hidalgo The Spanish wanted to settle Texas in order to spread religion .

29. Texas as a Republic Presidents of Texas: Sam Houston Approved Constitution of 1836 Issues with Natives Not officially recognized by U.S. Debt Mirabeau Lamar “ Father of Education” Established a Texas Navy Moved the Capitol to Austin Santa Fe Expedition

30. Sam Houston Debt continues to increase Archives War Mier Expedition Drawing of the Black Beans Anson Jones Joint Resolution for annexation Could divide Texas into 5 states 1845 Texas Annexed as 28 th state

35. Spindletop Gusher Discovered in 1901 by Pattillo Higgins and flowed nonstop for nine days. The population increased significantly in areas where oil/petroleum was discovered.