Usa 1191

New Mexico Before Statehood

  • U.S. Army invades

    U.S. Army invades
    The U.S. Army invades and captures New Mexico in the Mexican American War.
  • The Revolt

    The Revolt
    U.S. forces suppress the Revolt of 1847
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    The Mexican American War ends with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850
    As part of the Compromise of 1850, New Mexico becomes a territory of the United States.
  • Civil War begins

    Civil War begins
    the Civil war begins confederate troops occupy southern new mexico