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In the recorded history of what is now the U.S. state of Texas, all or parts of Texas have been claimed by six countries: France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy during the Civil War, and the United States of America.
Thirty counties are outlined and numbered on the map, and the locations of American Indian tribes are marked. The map also identifies early roads (what few there were), rivers, towns, and forts often not shown on other contemporary maps of Texas.
Description. Map of the United States and Mexico, showing territories but not states. Cities and towns representing areas of recruitment are shown, as are Indian villages and forts in Texas.
Identify important locations for early Texas history, the Texas Revolution, the Republic era, and annexation into the United States in 1845. Describe the historical events that created the modern-day Texas border.
1820 - 1824 Mexico Wins Independence from Spain; Austin Founds New Colony. 1824 Mexico Encourages Foreign Settlement of Texas. 1828 Conflict on the Horizon. 1830 Mexico Bans U.S. Immigration. 1833 Santa Anna becomes President of Mexico. 1833 - 1834 Texans respond to Santa Anna; Stephen F. Austin imprisoned.
Map shows early nineteenth century Texas colonies, towns, forts, roads, areas of Native American habitation, missions, and battle sites. Includes notes. Inset: "Map of the Rio Grande and the country west to the Pacific."
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Jan 25, 2017 · The map was made at a time when the British sought a source of cotton from independent Texas, and a notation below the Republic and General Land Office seals states Great Britain recognized Texas’ independence in 1840.
