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Ruled by the Spanish Empire
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Part of Mexico
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Mexican and American War
The U.S invades New Mexico to expand territory across the North American continent. -
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Mexican-American War
The U.S invades New Mexico to expand territory across the North American continent.
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Compromise
In 1850 part of the Compromise the United States got New Mexico as a territory from Mexico.
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Confederate troops invade Northern New Mexico
Confederate troops invade Northern New Mexico but later got defeated at Glorieta Pass ,then return back to Texas -
Kit Carson defeats the Navajos
Kit Carson defeats the Navajos and force them to walk the Long walk to Bosque Redondo -
John Tunstall is killed
The killing of John Tunstall starts the Lincoln Country War.
https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war -
Killing Billy the Kid
Pat Garrett kills Billy the Kid,which end the Lincoln County War.
https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war -
Rough Riders
In the Spanish-American War New Mexicans show the United States there loyalty by serving in the war.
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