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Stephen Austin Meets with Mecixan President Santa Anna
Mexican politics were becoming unstable. In response, Stephen Austin travels to Mexico to present petitions for greater self-government for Texas. -
Battle of the Alamo
Late in 1835, Texans attacked Mexicans and drove their forces from the Alamo. Santa Anna swept northward and destroyed all defenders at the Alamo. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston led this battle to victory against Mexicans in Texas. They killed 630 men of Santa Anna's army, and led to the signing of the Treaty of Velasco. -
Treaty of Velasco
After Santa Anna siged the treaty they set him free. Texas gained independence as a result of the treaty. -
Slidell's Rejection
John Slidell was sent to Mexico to purchase California and New Mexico. When he arrived, Mexican officials refused to meet with him. -
U.S. annexes Texas
The US annexed the Republic of Texas. It became the 28th state of the United States. -
General Taylor Marches Troops Across Rio Grande
When Americans had led an exploration party through Mexican territory, Mexico had had enough.They sent troops across the Rio Grande, and killed American soldiers, which was one reason that the war started. -
US Declares War on Mexico
President declared war on Mexico in May 1846. This was a result of the Mexicans attacking and killing American troops on American soil. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends War with Mexico
Mexico agreed to make the Rio Grande the border for Texas, and gave the US New Mexico and California. The president payed 15 million dollars for that territory. -
Gasden Purchase
President Pierce allowed James Gasden to purchase another piece of land from Mexico for $10 million. This included land beneath the Gila River.
