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Mexico captures California
By 1820 cali only had 1300 colonists. This later grew to about 1 billion people. -
Battle of San Jacinto
The rebels pushed back and won thier independance. If they hadn't done this, we woould have never won texas. -
The texans rebel
The texans guarded a cannon that the mexicans wanted to take down. Therefor the rebelian had begun. Teaxas would still belong to mexico if this hadn't happened. -
Independance!
On March 2, 1836, Texans declared their independence from Mexico. The new Republic of Texas was born. -
Manifest Destiny
Americans had always believed they could build a new, better society founded on democratic principles. If this didn't occur, we would be living a worse unfair life. -
Mexican-American War
Mexico and america fought for texas. We eventually won it over by defeating mexico while their troops were sleeping. Mexico would have ended up with texas if we didn't decide to do that. -
California under Mexico
Mexico captures california. America eventually captures it back and is now inhabited with over1 billion americans. -
Conflict Breaks Out
President Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to lead an army into the disputed region. America starts the war towards mexico for more land. -
War Begins
Kearny took Santa Fe, the capital city, without a fight. America won and lost battles along the way. -
War’s End
After a close battle with heavy casualties on both sides, the Mexican Army retreated. In the morning, the cry went up: “The enemy has fled! The field is ours!” If we hadn't won the battle we would not have recieved Texas.
