Eras of Texas History Jobe Texas History
Natural Texas and Its People Before 1528 Only American Indians in Texas Complex American Indian societies across the State
First Europeans reached Texas in 1528 Age of Contact 1528-1690 First Europeans reached Texas in 1528 Earliest contact between Europeans and American Indians in Texas.
Mexican National Period 1821-1836 Began with Mexican Independence from Spain Efforts to bring settlers to Texas
Revolution and Republic 1835-1845 Rebellion against Mexico and establishment of independent republic Struggles of a young country
Texas joined the United States in 1845 Early Statehood 1845-1861 Texas joined the United States in 1845 Many challenges, including war, boundary issues, and population growth.