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Mexico Populates Texas
"Mexico starts to populate Texas. But Mexican liberals and even Yorkinos (the radical populist faction in Mexico) of the federal republic wind up in charge of the colonization effort. These people greatly admire North American entrepreneurship and culture." - Shmoop.com -
Adams-Onis Treaty
"The Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain is signed in Washington, allowing for the American purchase of Florida. In exchange, the U.S. gives up all claims to Texas. The subsequent outcry condemns Secretary of State (and future president) John Quincy Adams for allowing "the loss of Texas," and subsequently a scramble ensues to acquire Texas by purchase." -Shmoop.com -
Mexican Independence
"Mexico achieves full independence from Spain." - Shmoop.com -
Texas Independence
"The Texas Declaration of Independence is enacted, creating the Republic of Texas. This independent state is never officially recognized by either Mexico or the United States. The U.S. government refuses to recognize Texas because it does not want to agitate sectional strife; abolitionists oppose Texas's admission to the Union because they know it will become a slave state. But the U.S. does commence secret annexation negotiations with Texas in 1843." -Shmoop.com -
Texas Revolution
Mexico had been inviting Americans into the Texas territory for decades and soon the white population became many times greater than the Mexican population. This led many of the settlers in Texas to fight for their independence. Although seriously outnumbered and out gunned, the Texans defeated Mexican troops adn gained their independence. Because most Texans were of American descent, Texas later decided to become a part of the United States. This infuriated Mexico. -
War Threat Over Texas
"Mexican General Santa Anna threatens war with the U.S. if Texas is annexed." - Shmoop.com -
Statehood for Texas
"In one of the last acts of his presidency, John Tyler signs the congressional resolution offering to admit Texas to statehood. It is an event heralded by most Americans—particularly neighboring southerners. Mexico vehemently objects, cutting its diplomatic ties with the United States upon receiving the news. Texas formally accepts annexation in June." - Shmoop.com -
Mexico & U.S. Clash Over Texas
"Two days after Polk takes office, the Mexican ambassador leaves for home; diplomatic relations between the two countries are severed over the American annexation of Texas." - Shmoop.com
