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  In 1821, Mexico gains its independence from Spain
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  The Battle of the Alamo startsand lasts 13 days. Just 2 survived, 600 Mexicans were killed or wounded.
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  Mexican soldiers kill 16 American soldiers which starts the war
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  Mexico and the United States signed the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
