What historic events are important in Texas' history?

Answer 1

Quite a few important events and activities mark the development of Texas as a territory, independent nation, and state. The 1836 Battle of the Alamo is one significant occurrence: it signaled the beginnings of Texas as an independent nation and continues to serve as a symbol of independence and courage. In 1845, Texas become the 28th state in the United States, although it would later join the Confederacy during the Civil War before rejoining the Union again in 1870.

Answer 2

The flags of six different countries have flown over Texas and at one time it was its own republic, what the Constitution says can't happen, but it was, had its own flag and everything. There was the Mexican War and Pancho Villa and the Alamo and Davy Crockett and Sam Houston........

Answer 3

Texas became a state in 1845 and in 1861, Texas succeeded from the union during the Civil War. In 1900, a hurricane killed more than 6,000 people and destroyed the town of Galveston in Texas.

Answer 4

President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 23, 1963.

Answer 5

main idea why was Texas statehood an important event in united States history ?