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Mexican Independence from Spain
Who: Several leaders and people of Mexico
What: Revolted against Spaniards to earn their freedom.
Where: Dolores
When: started in 1810 ended in 1821
Why: Mexicans wanted to be free from Spaniards.
So What?: it’s important because it gave the freedom Mexicans now have. -
Texas Independence from Mexico
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Mexican-American War
Who: president James Polk
What: Wanted to purchase land from Mexico
Where: different locations one north of the Rio Grande
When: 1845
Why: wanted to expand USA
So What?: if it wasn't for the war America wouldn’t be the land range that it is now. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who: Mexico and USA
What: Signed a treaty that gave Mexico’s land to USA
Where: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, parts of Colorado Nevada and Utah.
When: February 2 1848.
Why: USA wanted more land
So What?: it set up what U.S is now. -
Gadsden Purchase
Who: President Franklin Pierce
What: Wished to secure land
Where: Mesilla Valley
When: 1853
Why: Fulfill railroad expansion
So What?: it is important because it set up the final boundary adjustment.
