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September 8th, 1900 - 1900 Galveston Hurricane

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September 8th, 1900 - 1900 Galveston Hurricane

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The Great Hurricane was a stage 4 hurricane that killed many in Galveston. On the morning of  September 8th, 1900, huge storm clouds and wind currents were building up, causing streets to flood. People were playing in the water, and racing sticks that represented as boats down the street. Little did they know a hurricane was about to hit. The weather shift, Isaac Cline, puts up a flag that represents warnings of hurricanes. Later that day, huge waves were crashing into buildings, destroying everything that was along the coast. This storm killed thousands of people, and to this day, the survivors of the storm still remember the devastating day of September 8th, 1900.

Photo Credits: npr.org

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On January 10th, 1901, there was an oil explosion that happened at the spindle top. The oil was going as high as 100 feet in the air, until it stopped 9 days later.

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Native Tejanos and Mexican Americans who lived in Texas experienced discrimination. Poll tax and other voting restrictions were limited to many citizens who belonged to minorities. People of color had little to no voice in politics.

Photo Credits: Houston Chronicle

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There was a cartoon where Uncle Sam represented the United States with a firearm. In the picture, there is also a man with a sombrero that represented Mexico. The drawing of Uncle Sam was much bigger then the man with the sombrero, this was to show that America was much bigger then them.

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July - September 1917 - Governor James Freguson

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July - September 1917 - Governor James Freguson

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In 1917, a case went out called “The Chicken Salad Case”. This case was about the impeachment of Governor James Freguson.

Photo credits: irl.Texas.gov

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In 1868 - 1869 the proposal of woman being able to vote was rejected. The women suffrage movement organized and spread their word through music, articles, speeches, essay contests, lectures, etc.

Photo Credits: Dallas Morning News

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Annie Webb Blanton fought for woman rights and believed that woman working together was more efficient then woman working alone. In 1918, she was elected state superintendent and became the first woman to hold a state-wide elected office in Texas.

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DENTON COUNTY OFFICE OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

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May, 1919 - Texans Adopt a Prohibition Amendment

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May, 1919 - Texans Adopt a Prohibition Amendment

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A movement against alcoholic beverages started because Americans soon came to realize that to much of it can cause wreckage and social damage. This movement was successful and laws were soon put into place to not sell and manufacture liquor. Soon, industries tried to encourage people to drink. This became a problem and prohibitions were sent out.

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During the Reconstruction, White politic leaders in Texas and other southern states decided to take the right to vote away from Black voters. The reason why they didn't want them to vote is because most of them were democrats. People of color often did not participate in local politics.

Photo Credits: GoPopPro

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January 20th, 1925 - Miriam "Ma" Ferguson

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January 20th, 1925 - Miriam "Ma" Ferguson

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At first, Miriam Ma Ferguson didn't want to join a politics career when she was in collage in 1890's. She soon married James Ferguson and became the first woman governor of Texas. During her first term, she she lost a re-election bid, but six years later, she came back and became governor once again.

Photo Credits: Humanities Texas

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September, 20th, 1925 - Texas Tech University

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September, 20th, 1925 - Texas Tech University

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Texas Tech University opened up in 1925, with subjects such as engineering, arts, home economics, and agriculture. Four years later, people were able to get a graduate-level instruction and a master's degree. In 1969, the school was officially named Texas Tech University.

Photo Credits: Texas Tech University Departments

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June 26th - 29th, 1928 - Democratic National Convention 

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June 26th - 29th, 1928 - Democratic National Convention 

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In 1928, Houston was chosen to be the sit of the Democratic National Convention. The reason why it was chosen was because of the efforts of local businessman, Jesse H. Jones. Though there was some problems with the Democratic National Convention being held in Houston. It was going to take place in hot summer weather, and it had no convention facility. The structure was completed in two months costing 200k. The hall was 379 feet long and 318 feet wide. Buildings, stores and shop windows were covered with banners, streamers, and flags. Everyone was excited for the convention.

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February 17th, 1929 - The League of United Latin American Citizens

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February 17th, 1929 - The League of United Latin American Citizens

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The League of United Latin American Citizens was founded in 1929, and one of the oldest civil rights organizations in America. The organization was created due to Hispanics being denied from basic human and civil rights.

Photo Credits: LULAC