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Mexican Independence
Mexico becomes independent from Spain -
Stephen Austin settles Texas
Stephen Austin brings 300 American families to Texas to colonize it -
Texas Declares Independence
Texas declares independence from Mexico -
Battle of the Alamo
Santa Anna's army attacked Texians and kills all of them. This causes a rise of people wanting to join the Texas army. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Texas army defeated Mexicans in only 18 minutes and captured the Mexican leader Santa Anna -
Texas Wins Independence
Texas wins the Battle of San Jacinto and wins thier independence -
Texas Annexation
Texas asked to become apart of the US and the US agreed -
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Mexican-American War
The US faught Mexicans and won almost 1/3 of Mexican territory, including California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo/Mexican Cession
Treaty of peace, friendship, and settlement made between the US and Mexican Republic -
Gadsden Purchase
Parts of Arizona and New Mexico are purchased by the US
