1812-1848

Hidalgo's Revolt

Dec 22, 1810

Hidalgo's revolt failed but the rebellion he started grew and Mexico became independent.

Stephen Austin

Dec 22, 1822

Stephen Austin started a colony on the lower Colorado river in 1822.

Texans Revolt Against Mexico

Oct 22, 1835

The Mexican army moved a cannon from the town of Gonzales, Texas. The war for independence began.

Declare independence

Mar 2, 1836

Texans declare their independence from mexico.The new republic of Texxas was born.

Houstons atack

Apr 21, 1836

While mexican troops rested Houstons forces surounded the camp shouting remember the alamo. The fighting was over quick the Santa Anna army was destroyed.

Independent nation

Mar 4, 1839

Finaly Jackson did recognize Texas a an independent nation in 1839 an so did france .

Osullivan

Mar 4, 1845

Osullivan wrote the Americas manifest destiny to posses the whole continet .

Disputed Region

Jun 4, 1845

President Polk ordered General Zachery Taylor to lead an army into teh disputed region.

Peace treaty

Mar 4, 1846

In 1846 Great Britain and the United states signed a peace treaty that gave the united states all Oergin land south of the 49 parallel.

Returned to Office

Sep 4, 1846

Santa anna thrown from office after loosing texas returned to power in mexico in september in 1846. He quickly came after Taylor.