Six Flags Of Texas By Diego Leal 7 th Grade Cunningham Middle School Mr. Days, Social Studies

6 Flags of Texas Click on a flag for the history then click on all six to bring you back here.

Texas Under Spain Spain was the first European nation to claim Texas. Beginning in 1519, when Cortez was establishing Spanish presence in Mexico.

Texas Under France Planning to expand its base from French Louisiana, France took a bold step in 1685, planting its flag in eastern Texas near the Gulf Coast. Even though the Spain had already settled there was almost no Spanish. It was planned that French Louisiana be expanded.

Texas Under Mexico Since Mexico gained its independence from Spain, Texas was automatically part of Mexico, therefore the Mexican flag was flown over Texas.

Republic of Texas In 1836 Texas finally decided that it should be a Republic. During almost 10 years of being a Republic,Texas suffered from economic crisis and even more battles with Mexico. Even though Texas had some hardships,they still came up with some Texas heritage like the first American cowboy. The red, white, and blue Texas flag which was adopted in 1839 now flies in schools, banks, and malls.

Texas In The Confederacy When Texas became part of the Confederacy Texas suffered even more economic crisis. But even though Texas had a lot of hardships two things did happen in favor of Texas: 1.It won the last battle of the civil war in Texas soil. 2.Second, returning Texans found a big population of wild longhorns.

Texas In the U.S. On joining the United States, Texas became the 28 th star in the U.S flag. Even though Texas still had to rebuild it self Texas had a great future ahead.