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Moving Westward
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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla leads a rebellion of 80,000
He led a rebellion of 80,000 poor Indians and mestizos. They hoped that if Mexico became independent from Spanish monarchy, their lives would improve.
"Action must be taken at once! There is no time to be lost." (Father Miguel Hidalgo 1810) This was a statement made by Miguel Hidalgo had said this as an encouragment to the others who were near to supporting the revoltion. -
American Fur Company Creation
"These wicked Whiskey Sellers, when they have once got the Indians in liquor, make them sell their very clothes from their backs" (Iroquois Chief Scarrooyady).
This is to inform traders that the only reason to have liquor is to trick indians to sell cheap, in which we believe to be another scheme to demonize Native Americans. -
Stephen F. Austin Starts A New Colony
"I can now go forward with confidence and I hope and pray you will discharge your doubts as to the Enterprise." (Stephen F. Austin, May 22, 1821). This statement was made by Stephen F. Austin who, worried about not being able to start his own colony, states this in order to convince congress. We believe that he is also trying to take away the "doubts" that congress might have had. -
Mormons Move West
"[The Holy Spirit] may give you sudden strokes of ideas, so that by noticing it, you may find it fulfilled the same day or soon" (Joseph Smith N/A).
Joseph Smith is trying to say that the (Holy Spirit) is a good creature that brings many ideas, and, we believe that it is also to inspire Mormons to strive forward and that everything must happen for a reason. -
The Goliad
Texans went to Presidio La Bahia and attacked the Maxan Army that were stationed their. They didn't just go their and attacked randomly. First, they took out the person incharge of the alarm, then they hacked the North door and ran in. They annouced that they will kill them all unless they surrendered. In the end, the Mexicans surrendered and the Texans won. -
Alamo
"I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriosim, and everything dear to the America character, to come to our aid wth all dispatch...VICTORY OR DEATH" (William Travis as cited in Deverell and White, 314).
William Travis is trying to call upon the American military for help, but is becoming distressed. We believe what he is trying to state is that if the American military does not help in the battle of the Alamo that not only would they die, but themselves would be slaughtered as well. -
Texans declare independence from Mexico.
"When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people...becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression." (Texas Delcaration of Independace as cited in IsJunction.com). This text is stating that when the government does not uphold the citizen's rights, they are evil. The text means that they have the right to declare their Independance because the government is evil. -
End of the Alamo
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Battle of San Jacinto
The batlle of San Jancito is the battle, which took place in present day Harris County, Texas, was the battle that gave Texas their independece. The battle only lasted less than 20 minutes. -
John Sutter starts a colony
I LEFT the State of Missouri (where I has resided for a many years) ... to their Rendezvous in the Rocky Mountains (Wind River Valley); from there I travelled with 6 brave Men to Oregon, as I considered myself not strong enough ...and go direct to California ..." (Diary of Jown A. Sutter as cited in sfmuseum.net). This entry is saying that he left home to ge to California This means that California is so interesting that people would leave their home to travel to California. -
Joseph Smith's Murder
"Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations, and where is our religion? We have none" (B.H. Roberts, History of the Church 2:52).
Stating that taking away their religion is not right, we believe it is a vage statement towards the first amendment, making the acts againts Mormonism even more unnaceptable. -
Texas Congress approves annexation
Texas finally became part of the United States in the following December. This action angered the Mexican government, which considered Texas to be a "stolen province." -
The Donner Party began its journey West
Trying to find a shortcut, the group left the main trail and got lost. When Donner Party reached the Sierra Nevada Mountains, they became trapped by heavy snow. A rescue party found them in Febuary 1847. “came to this place on the 31st of last month that it snowed we went on to the pass the snow so deep we were unable to find the road..." (Diary of Patrick Been as cited in pbs.org). This entry states that it was snowing and they got lost. Been is saying that the trail was harsh with the snow. -
Bear Flag Revolt
"He also solemnly declares his object to be First, to defend himself and companions in arms who were invited to this country by a promise of Lands... who instead of being allowed to participate in or being protected by a Republican Government were oppressed by a "Military Despotism," (William B. Ide, Head Quarters Sonoma, June 14 1846).
This man is trying to state that the people in California are being treated poorly, but in reality, we believe that it is a way to convince americans to fight. -
Gold is discovered in California
"I picked up one or two pieces and examined them attentively; and having some general knowledge of minerals, I could not call to mind more than two which in any way resembled this, sulphuret of iron..." (James W. Marshall as cited in Wikipedia). James W. Marshall is saying here that the material that he has found in a river near his camp in California seems to be suplhuret of iron.
I believe though that he is trying to state that it couldn't possibly have been gone, since it was so valuable. -
James Marshall found gold
The discovery of these vast deposits of gold has entirely changed the character of Upper California,(Colonel Richard Barnes Mason, 1848). This statement states that there is a lot of gold in California. When he says it will change the character of Upper California, he means that California has valuable resources, so many people will come, making it a popular place. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
"The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, between the United States and the Republic of Mexico, February 2nd, 1848, added to the national and public domain the territory lying between the Rio Grande River north along the one hundred and sixth meridian of longitude west" (Donaldson as quoted in Arizona Geaneology). Donaldson explains to the people (civilians) about the treaty of Hidalgo. This is merely as it seems, to inform, and we believe that it tries to exhume a false friendship between the two, -
Oregon becomes U.S. territory
Since neither the U.S. or Great Britain wanted a war, they both signed a treaty that gave the United States all Oregon land south of forty-ninth parallel. This treaty drew the border that still exists today. -
Gadsden Purchase
The United States gained the southern parts of what is now Arizona and New Mexico for $10 million dollars to Mexico.
