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300 families settle in Texas
Stephen F. Austin and 300 families settle in Texas with the permission of Mexico. -
Florida becomes an American Territory
Spain transfers Florida to the US through the Adams-Onis Treaty. -
The Texas Rebellion
Texas rebels against Mexican government. -
Texas Declares Independence
After Texans surprise attack, the captured Mexican General Antonia Lopez de Santa Anna signed a treaty that recognized Texas's independence. Texas elects Sam Houston as president later that year. -
Florida Constitution
Florida wanted to be a state so they had to draw up a state constitution and submit it the US Congress. The constitution allowed slavery and wanted public schools. After it was approved by the delegation it was sent to Congress for ratification. -
Texan Santa Fe Expedition
The Texan Santa Fe Expedition set out for New Mexico. Near Santa Fe, they were intercepted by Mexican forces and marched 2000 miles to prison in Mexico City. -
Florida becomes the 27th state.
President John Tyler signed statehood bill for Florida. -
Texas becomes 28th state.
President James Polk signed statehood bill to make Texas a state. -
Texas becomes Confederate.
Texas secedes from the Union to join the Confederacy. -
Florida Joins Confederacy.
Florida secedes Union to become part of the Confederacy. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
The last battle of the Civil War was in southern Texas at the Palmito Ranch.
