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Mormons travel West
In the 1830's, Joseph Smith left New York with the other Mormons on the Mormon Trail. The Mormons were the members of Joseph Smith's church and played an important role in moving west. http://www.oregontrailcenter.org/HistoricalTrails/PioneersTalk.htm -
Move Westward: Trails
The move westward was an extremely important event because it tells how many people started moving westward, expanding the United States and discovering more things. Many traveled this way in the pursuit of trapping and trading beavers. Everybody discovered and traveled on different trails including the Oregon, Sante Fe, Mormon, California, Old Spanish, and many other trails. http://www.oregontrailcenter.org/HistoricalTrails/PioneersTalk.htm -
Battle of Alamo
The battle of the Alamo is a very important event that took part in the Texas Revolution. This battle was for the rebellion against Santa Anna. There were very few rebels that fought against the enormous mexican army. All of the defenders of the alamo died in battle, and those that surrendered were executed. This follows the famous saying, “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!”.There were a lot of people involved with the Battle of the Alamo, but the most important people the ones who led it. -
Battle of San Jacinto
In the battle of San Jacinto, Sant Anna was captured and forced to sign a treaty giving Texas independece from Mexico. Santa Anna was important to this because he signed over Texas to America, but only in order to save himself. -
Manifest Destiny
America thought it was their mission to improve mankind and no one could stop them from proceeding. In order to do this, America would have to invade other countries and ensure that they are under the same improvement. It was America's "duty" to continue on and advancing life. -
President James Polk orders army into disputed territory
President James K. Polk orders an army into disputed region led my General Zachary Taylor. General Taylor refused to get off of Mexican territory after a Mexican commander told him to, so the sides got into a fight, and many soldiers died.
Primary Source : "Mexico has passed boundary of the United States, has ivaded our territory, and shed American soil,,, The two nations are now at war." - James. K. Polk, from his address to congress. -
Bear Flag Revolt
The first revolt of California was the Bear Flag Revolt, where Americans claimed California to be a free, Independent nation. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Signed, Officially Ending the War
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalo, signed by Santa Anna, officially ended the war between Mexico and America. America gained parts of 7 current day states in trade for half of what was offered for California. America promised to protect the Mexican citizens who already lived in those 7 states. -
Stories of "Gold Fever" in California travel quickly
Gold production rises in California. This happened due to the Gold Rush, and more people traveled to California in search of gold. -
Gadsen Purchase is made
The Gasden Purchase was an aggreement made betwen the United States and Mexico in which the U.S government paid Mexico 10$ million. This accomplished Mexico's first official boundary.
