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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