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Mexican-American War

By Mhavel110

  • Revolution in Texas

    Revolution in Texas
    A conflict between the government of Mexico and colonists in Texas
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    Texas Revoltution-Treaty of Guadelupe

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    Texas independance

    Texas gained indpendance from Mexico and remained free for the next decade. It was known as the Lone Star Republic.

  • Battle of San Jacinto

    Only 18 minutes long, and it was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution.

  • Treaty of Velasco

    This treaty established the boundary at the Rio Grande. It was an effect of the Battle of San Jacinto.

  • US recognition of Tesas as a Republic

    At this time, the United States recognized the newly independent republic of Texas as independant.

  • Polk was elected president

    James K. Polk wished to reannex Texas upon his initial term as president.

  • Annexation of Texas

    Texas was annexed to the United States in 1845.

  • Mexican American War begins

    Mexico invades the US and fires the first shots, making US declare war against Mexico.

  • Arrest of Mariano Guadelupe

    This arrest allowed Americans to write a constitution and declare California as an independant republic.

  • Treaty of Guadelupe

    This treaty ended the Mexican American war.