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The Mexican-American War
The U.S. Army invades Mexico and captures the area of New Mexico. Click Here -
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New Mexico History Before Statehood
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Becoming A Territory
During the Compromise of 1850, the United States gains New Mexico and it becomes an official territory -
Gadsden Purchase
An agreement between the U.S. and Mexico led to the U.S. buy a portion of Mexico that later becomes parts of Arizona and New Mexico -
Let's Starting Moving Along Now
The Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe Railroads build the first tracks into New Mexico -
Rejected by Neighbors
We could have been a united entity with Arizona but in 1906, voters in Arizona rejected the plan to join the Union with New Mexico -
Statehood Achievement Unlocked
New Mexico finally becomes a state Click Here
