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Issue No.	Dates	Summary
1	1492-1519	WHAT IS TEXAS? This issue introduces our study and defines and locates Texas. It also illustrates the structure of this study. There are three primary objectives: A positive, possessive recognition of texas as more than just a space on a map. An appreciation, awareness, and fundamental understanding of where Texas is in the world. A basic understanding of the world as a sphere and what Columbus was attempting to achieve.
2	1519-1536	GIANTS IN TEXAS The American Indians were the first inhabitants of Texas. The principle objective of this issue is to acquaint the class with these first Americans and to understand a few constructive principles of ethnic origins. One popular term for this is culture. We will introduce that term and study something of its meaning. This will be expanded in future issues to a broader appreciation of cultural differences and customs and to other races and people groups.
3	1536-1599	DE VACA FOUND ALIVE The first encounters of Spain in the new world were directed primarily at finding riches. The new world was seen as an inexhaustible supply of gold, silver, pearls, and exotic spices and foods. Finding the sources of these things was on the mind of each explorer. No wonder he was ready to accept every rumor, legend, fable, and myth as confirmation his riches were just about to be found. No wonder he first trampled over the land and its people almost as if they were not there!
4	1599-1629	A NEW MEXICO! While the primary objective of this issue is the study of Texas Indians, we begin with the infamous occupation of New Mexico by Juan de Oñate . This is also the time of initial European settlement in the United States of today.
5	1629-1680	INDIANS SEEK MISSION While we have been using maps in lessons already, this issue focuses on a Texas map and the use of index keys, grids, and symbols. It includes an important set of copy masters which may be used to prepare a general purpose resource map. A few further expeditions are also discussed along with the mysterious "lady in blue."
6	1680-1718	UPRISING AT SANTA FE The central theme of this issue is the three Americas, Spanish, English, and French. A fourth, already present, is the native. The effects of conflict between Americas, or more accurately, the nations represented, will shape much of our study (and history) for some issues to follow.
7	1718-1747	NEW MISSION DEDICATED This issue focuses on missions and presidios couched in the circumstances of growing conflict with France. It includes the founding of San Antonio and provides a natural introduction to the study of Texas geography in the next issue.
8	1747-1758	COAST TO BE SETTLED In 1747 Escandón entered Texas with the conviction it was a land Spain must occupy in order to protect its interests in Mexico. Spaniards would need to live there, not just claim it. This was an entirely different way of looking at Texas. So let us take an entirely different look at Texas as well! We study the geography of Texas in this issue.
9	1758-1773	BATTLE AT SAN SABÁ The core of this issue is El Camino Real or, more accurately, frontier roads in general. Second only to that is the "French and Indian War." The latter changed our continent forever by initiating events that led to the American Revolution and the temporary absence of France in Louisiana. Without the French and Indian War it is unlikely there would be a United States or that Texas would have ever become one of them!
10	1773-1803	SETTLERS TO WITHDRAW NEW! is at the core of this issue. Change is at hand and happening rapidly. New regulations appear. There is a new Indian policy. New routes are opening. A new nation is born. And finally, Louisiana has a new owner...again.
11	1803-1812	U.S. BUYS LOUISIANA The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States and opened the western frontier all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It also placed the United States on the eastern border of Texas. Without this it is unlikely Texas would have ever become part of the Union and an entirely different Texas would have emerged. We look at that event and the new interest in colonies that followed.
12	1812-1820	NACOGDOCHES FALLS The interval covered in this issue focuses on conflict. There are two in particular: one is between the United States and England, the other between the United States and Mexico (Spain). The first is over shipping and results in the War of 1812. The second is resolved (for now) through the Adams-Onis Treaty. We study the circumstances surrounding these conflicts and introduce a third about to take precedence: slavery.
13	1820-1825	WHERE IS THE BORDER? While this issue will focus on the most important colony yet to enter Texas, we begin by looking at continuing border controversies. A revolution in Spain overflows into Mexico and before the dust settles, Mexico is an independent state. How will this impact Texas? Broad settlement is to be expected. New colonies are needed. But who is to lead them and where are they to come from?
14	1825-1833	EDWARDS COLONY ARRIVES The surge of colonists to Texas continues with many coming from Europe as well as America. Some who came sought power and were scoundrels. Haden Edwards was surely one of these! Others, like Austin, only sought to build a new home and find their own future with other Texans. But we are nearing the climax of the colonial period. Mexican leadership is confused. Some want to expand the colonies and support immigration from America. Others want it ended. The Texans are offended. They need to talk
15	1833-1836	AUSTIN TO MEXICO Conditions in colonial Texas have turned progressively worse. Desperately the colonists seek conciliation with the Mexican government, but nothing seems to work. Then all hope vanishes and the Texas Revolution is under way.
16	1836	ALAMO FALLS!! After winning their first five battles and gaining supreme confidence in their strength, the tide turned. We face in this issue one of the best known battles in history: the Battle of the Alamo. Followed by an even bloodier defeat and two more, the Texans are facing a bitter fate. But a man named Houston leads them through a declaration of independence, formation of a government, and to the brink of their final battle.
17	1836-1837	SANTA ANNA DEFEATED The Battle of San Jacinto opens our study in this issue and introduces the challenges faced by Texans having gained their independence. It is a complex situation in terms of the battle, its aftermath, and the immediate steps taken to form a working government for the fledgling nation.
18	1837-1845	AMERICA SAYS "NO!" This issue takes us through the period of Texas as a republic from the initial unwillingness of the United States to annex it until reversing that decision in 1845. It is a period of turmoil largely because of continued threat of Mexican intervention and internal economic difficulties.
19	1845-1850	STATEHOOD AT LAST! As Americans and immigrant Europeans rapidly migrated into the Louisiana Purchase and the Texas Republic, a greater and greater vision captured the American mind and spirit. Called "Manifest Destiny," it was a call to "Go west, young man." Fed by this spirit and American annexation of Texas in 1845, relations with Mexico finally led to war. Issues of that war, the western migration, and means of travel are at the core of this issue.
20	1850-1861	COMPROMISE ADOPTED By 1850 the "slave question" was nearing a climax. California was ready for statehood but voted to be "free" meaning slavery would be banned. Tension was growing in places like New Mexico, Kansas, and Missouri. The focus of our study turns to slavery, abolition, and events leading to the Civil War.
21	1861-1862	TEXAS SECEDES Less than three months after South Carolina seceded from the Union, Texas followed. The decision was not easy for some and Sam Houston refused to go along altogether. We study the first two years of the Civil War in this issue.
22	1861-1865	JOHNSTON FALLS AT SHILOH This issue concentrates on Texas in the Civil War. We see the five primary battle fronts and look at Texans serving in each. We learn about their dedication and sacrifice, then end with the last battle of the war, Palmito Hill, fought after Lee had surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
23	1865-1870	SLAVES FREED! The post-Civil War era is best known as "Reconstruction" as the defeated South was gradually and progressively reunited with the victorious North. Lincoln had a vision of this restoration taking place "with malice toward none..." but it was not to be. In this double-issue, we study postwar Texas and transition of the frontier as railroads move west and cattle trails move north.
24	1870-1901	A STATE AGAIN! This issue summarizes Texas history over the final thirty years of the 19th century. It is a double-issue designed as a close for any curriculum that is structured to end with Reconstruction ca. 1870. Readmission of Texas to the Union may be regarded as the final act of the Civil War so far as Texans are concerned. We study that act, the structure of state government, and topics of general interest suited to any curriculum standard.
25	1901-2000	GUSHER AT BEAUMONT This 20th century issue of My Texas summarizes topics presented over the course of study as a review and bridge to the present. Events of these years related to oil, industry, agriculture, natural resources, and ecology bring the past up to date and help students understand the importance of the study they are completing. We close with brief recognition of the modern ages of atoms and space.
26	21st Century	TEXAS TOMORROW Texas tomorrow is and has been why we have studied Texas past! Tomorrow is the progression of the past and present directing the future. This issue is an EXTRA because it is timeless. Not only have we entered the 21st century, but a new millennium. What does this all mean? We look at that here.

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