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Mexican Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict, and the culmination of a political and social process which ended the rule of Spain in 1821 in the territory of New Spain. This made it possible for Mexico to make its own decisions however it was still weak and naive -
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Mexican American War
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Mexican American War
Led by General Anastacio Torrejon, 2,000 Mexican troops cross north of the Rio Grande River and ambush U.S. troops at Fort Texas. The Mexican-American war officially begins.This gave an opportunity for both mexico and the US to use militia on one another and claim the disputed land. -
The U.S wins the battle of Mexico City
After a week of fighting, General Scott and his troops wear down a weary Mexican Army and seize Mexico City. The Battle of Mexico City marks the unofficial end of the Mexican-American War.This gave the U.S a great amount of land where anglos fled into after the discovery of gold. -
Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.The Gold Rush was extremely difficult on the Californios. As a result of the Gold Rush, many Californios had their farm lands destroyed or taken over due to invasions of dissatisfied miners. Some had even lost their property rights in court, and their farm lands had been taken away from them. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hildgaldo
Officially entitled the Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Limits and Settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican Republic is the peace treaty signed on February 2, 1848, in the Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo between the United States and Mexico that ended the Mexican–American War. Despite this agreement the U.S soon created laws/policies to discourage Californios
