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Six Flags Of Texas

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.

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Six Flags Of Texas

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

  2. 6 Flags of Texas Click on a flag for the history then click on all six to bring you back here.

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

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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: • It won the last battle of the civil war in Texas soil. • Second, returning Texans found a big population of wild longhorns.

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

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