About This Lesson
Lesson objective(s): To review the traditional historical points of reference through a vocabulary activity.
Standards: (1) History. The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. The student is expected to:
(C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop.