1812-1848

By codiekramer

  • Mexicos independane

    Mexico became independant from Spanish rule.

  • Stephen F. Austin

    Stephen F. Austin created a new colony in the lower colorado river.

  • battle at the alamo

    The rebels hoped to stall the larger Mexivan army for two weeks until March 6, 1836

  • texas indepenance

    Texas declared their idependance from Mexico.

  • the battle of San Jacinto

    Texans captured Santa Anna and forced him to sign a treaty to give Texas its independence.

  • conflict breaks out

    President Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to lead an army into the disputed region

  • bear flag revolt

    American settlers in California declared the territory an independent republic.

  • war

    Amercan congress declares war on Mexico

  • end of the war

    Mexico City fell, and Santa Anna soon left the country.

  • new territory