Father of Texas
Census Population: 3,894,000
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Stephen F. Austin b. 3 November 1793, d. 27 December 1836
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Whiskey Rebellion (PA)
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Quasi-War with France begins (Atlantic coast, West Indies)
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Quasi-War with France ends (Atlantic coast, West Indies)
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Census Population: 5,309,000
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Barbary Wars begin (N. Africa)
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Barbary Wars end (N. Africa)
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Alabama-Coshatta nations establish settlement in East Texas.
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Census Population: 7,239,000
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Battle of Tippecanoe (IN)
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Indian Wars begin
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War of 1812 begins (Great Lakes, MD, New Orleans)
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War of 1812 ends (Great Lakes, MD, New Orleans)
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First Seminole War begins (FL)
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First Seminole War ends (FL)
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Census Population: 9,638,453
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Spain approves Stephen F. Austin's colonization plan, Austin brings first coloni...
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Mexico gains independence.
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Victoria founded.
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Fredonian Revolt occurs.
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Census Population: 12,866,000
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Decree of 1830 prohibits immigration from United States into Texas.
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Black Hawk War begins (IL, WI)
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Black Hawk War ends (IL, WI)
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Stephen F. Austin travels to Mexico City and is imprisoned while there.
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Second Seminole War begins (FL)
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Texas Rangers were formed.
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Fighting breaks out at Gonzales.
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Fighting breaks out at San Antonio.
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War of Texas Independence (TX)
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Sam Houston elected first President of Texas
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Constitution of Republic of Texas is written.
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Bombardment of the Alamo begins.
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General Urrea destroys Johnson's forces at Refugio.
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The Alamo falls.
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Sam Houston's Army begins retreat to Colorado county.
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Texas Army retreats to Brazos river.
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Fannin surrenders to General Urrea at the battle of Coleto.
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On Palm Sunday, over 350 Texans executed at Goliad.
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Houston & troops reach the Buffalo Bayou.
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The Texas Army defeats Santa Anna (San Jacinto).
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Stephen F. Austin died on 27 December 1836 at Peach Point, Columbia County, Texa...
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Texas capital moved to Houston, United States recognizes Texas.
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Mirabeau B. Lamar elected president of Texas.
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Aroostook War (ME)
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Texas Congress passes Homestead Act.
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Public lands set aside for education.
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Austin becomes capital of Texas.
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Cherokees forced out of Texas - Battle of Neches.
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Stephen Fuller Austin
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