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Stephen Austin establishes a colony in Texas
The area had good resources, but 12 yeaars later was imprisoned by the Mexicans. -
Stephen Austin meets with Mexican President Santa Anna
Austin tried to get self government for Texas, but had failed. This had sparked a battle between Austin and Santa Anna and cause the battle of the Alamo. -
Battle of the Alamo
Most memorated battle in Texas history in a fight between the U.S. and the Mexicans. Many Texan defenders lost their lives when the Mexicans stormed the grounds. -
Battle of San Jacinto
Was the Decisive battle in the Texas Revolution. The Texans defeated Antonio López de Santa Anna. -
Treaty of Velasco grants Texas Independence
They were 2 treaties signed by Antonio López de Santa Anna of Mexico and the Republic of Texas granting Texas its independance from Mexico. It helped end hostility between the Texans and Mexicans. -
U.S. annexes Texas
It became the 28th state of the U.S. The U.S. had to now deal with the desputes about the boarder. -
Slidell's Rejection
John Slidell went to Mexico in order to purchase New Mexico and California. He was promptly rejection. -
General Taylor marches troops across Rio Grande
He was issued by presidant Polk. He was sent there to blockade the Rio Grande from envading forces. -
U.S. declares war on Mexico
President Polk sent down troops to the Rio Grande. It was brought about by the idea of Manifest Destiny -
Zachary Taylor elected president
Was a hero of the Mexican-American War. Was elected mainly for some of his military victories. -
Gold discovered at Sutter's Mill, California
The gold was found by James W. Marshal. It was discovered when building a saw-mill -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends war with Mexico
Ended the war and gave the U.S. 500,000 square miles of territory, its the oldest treaty still in effect today. -
California applies for statehood
California wanted to outlaw slavery. No body wanted California to be a free state. -
Gasden Purchase
United States attained present day New Mexico and part of Arizona James Gadsden was the American representative for Mexico.
