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Mexicain Independence from Spain
Who:Creoles, Indians, Mestizos, Spaniards, and Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla
What: Creoles, who were supported by other groups, had started a revolution for independence
Where:Mexico
When:1821
Why: to gain independence from the spaniards and have their own way of living
So what? Because of this event, Mexico was able to gain its independece which lead to several other events -
Texas independence from Mexico
Who: Texas and its people, Mexico and its army
What: A war between Texas and Mexico was happening and Texas won the war and its independence
Where: Texas and Mexico
When: 1835
Why: Because Texas did not like the Mexicain goverment
So what: Because of fighting a violent war, Texas became free, which led to tension between U.S and Mexico over Texas -
Mexican-Americain War
Who: Americans and Mexicans
What: Fighting and conflicts happening between the Mexicans and the Americans over Texas
Where: Mexico, San Pisco
When; 1845-1848
Why: Because Mexico considered Texas part of their Republic which made the U.S.A angry
So what: The war had developed tense relationships between U.S and Mexico -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who: The U.S and Mexico
What: Mexico and U.S and Mexico had to settle peace and withdrawed conflict over Texas
Where: By Texas bordering Rio Grande
When: 1848
Why: Settle Peace and end conflict
So what: Ended tension and hostilness between Mexico and U.S.A -
Gadsden Purchase
Who: President Pierce and the U.S.A
What: A purchase that includes the town of Tuscon in Arizona and the Mesilla Valley
Where: Mesilla Valley
When 1853
Why: build expansion and end conflict between Mexico
So what: With this purchase, U.S and Mexico gained some land and helped end the war.
