Who were the European explorers and settlers of Texas and why did they come toTexas? How did Mexicos independence from Spain affect the development ofTexas? Wha... » 

Who were the European explorers and settlers of Texas and why did they come toTexas? How did Mexicos independence from Spain affect the development ofTexas? What events led to the creation of the Republic of Texas and Texassannexation to the United States? Find these answers along with all kinds offascinating historical facts that tell the story of the state of Texas. Inthis book youll find information about the first American settlers in Texasand what drove them to declare their independence from Mexico. You will learnabout Texass role in the Mexican War and the Civil War. And youll learn howcowboys and oil wells came to shape the economy and image of the Lone Starstate. «