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The Mexican American War Begins
the U.S army invades and captures new mexico in the Mexican-American war. the west side of the army invaded santafe and took possession. declared Santafe U.S. territory. now people who have residency are now U.S. citizens (https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war/mexican-american-war) -
The Revolt
Mexico was upset about us taking territory causing an uprising an killed governor bent and some people. traveled to Santafe to claim back their land. (http://newmexicohistory.org/rebellion-of-1847-treason-trials) -
The Mexican American War Ends
south new mexico had an ongoing war.u.s troops were stationed close to mexico city. peace trade was negotiated after the war reached mexico city.(https://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/war/wars_end_guadalupe.html) -
Arizona Rejects a Plan
Arizona rejects a plan to enter the union as a single state with new mexico.
(https://www.abqjournal.com/286241/new-mexicos-path-to-statehood-often-faltered.html) -
New Mexico Becomes a State
New Mexico achieves statehood at last
(http://newmexicohistory.org/historical-events-and-timeline/us-territorial)
