History of Texas Depositphotos Texas and US Flag Indigenous Peoples and Early Cultures (Pre-1500s) Wikimedia Commons William S. Soule - Caddo village Before European contact, Texas was home to numerous Indigenous tribes, including the Caddo, Apache, Comanche, and Karankawa. These groups deve...
With the population growing, especially among Anglos and Tejanos, tensions rose between the Mexican government and settlers. The Texas Revolution began with the Battle of Gonzalez in 1835, where settlers flew the now-famous “Come and Take It” flag in defiance of returning a military cannon to...
Texas has a unique history amongst the US states. In this lesson, we'll talk about the long history of Texas and see how this state came to be what...
What is the birthplace of the Texas flag? What famous Bonanza TV series star was from O'Donnell, TX. What is the oldest law enforcement agency in North America with a statewide jurisdiction? What is the AA-affiliate of the Houston Astros Baseball team based in Corpus Christi?
The flag of France is one of the six flags that have flown over Texas, but all that many people know about the French presence in Texas is the ill-fated explorer Cavelier de La Salle, fabled pirate Jean Laffite, or Cajun music and food. Yet the French have made lasting contributions to...
Texas State Facts Entered Union:Dec. 29, 1845 (28th State) Organized as republic:1836 Present constitution adopted:1876 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code:Tex./TX Nickname:The Lone Star State Origin of name:From the Caddoan word for "ally," used to refer to Spanish-allied Hasinai Confe...
A mortar and pestle sits atop the College of Pharmacy mace, teaching certificates adorn the one used by the College of Education, and Alec, the mascot or “patron saint” of the Texas Engineers, proudly stands on the mace for the Cockrell School of Engineering. Prominently hanging above the...
Texas, the Lone Star State, is a melting pot of cultures, landscapes, and traditions, which is home to a plethora of vibrant cities likeAustin,San Antonio,Houston, andDallas. Known for its unique identity, Texas is the embodiment of both Southern charm and the untamed spirit of the West....
Texas - USA History. I INTRODUCTION Texas, one of the West South Central states of the United States. It borders Mexico on the southwest and the Gulf...
October 13 Jane Long gives birth to the first Anglo child born in Texas, a girl named Mary James.1823 - Jan. 3 - Stephen F. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the region of the Brazos River. Mexican officials approve Austin's plan to bring thre...