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Start to the Mexiacn War
Mexico attacks the Alamo in Texas, it is a tragic event for Texans -
Manifest Destiny Begins
Manifest Destinty began by James O'Sullivan, in 1845. the idea was that the land west was our and we must expand and go get it and expand ourseleves. Territories added: Lousiana, Popular Sovreignty, Kansas, Utah, Oregon, Nebraka, Texas, and some Indian Territory Effect: More things to buy, more people to sell to, better economy, a sudden need for long distance communication -
Texas becomes the 28th state
Under the presdiency of James Polk. Texas had tried twice to be part of the Union, and finally under Polk they had succeded, but brought the Mexican War to the United States -
Congress declares war on Mexico
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Gold is disovered at Sutter's Mill
This started the gold rush, and the expansion south -
End of War, Treatry of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexican War:
Importance- The U.S kicked Mexico out of their land and gained the "Mexican Cession"
Outcomes- More land for United states, Texas is a state
