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Stephen Austin meets with Mexican president Santa Anna
He went to petition greater self-government for TexasWhile on his was home Santa Anna arrested Austin for inciting revolution -
The Battle of the Alamo
Texans drive Mexican forces form the Alamo, which was a abandoned mission and fortIn response to this Mexican leader Santa Anna destroyed the small American garrison in the Alamo -
Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna As the attacked the Texans yelled, “Remember the Alamo!” -
Treaty of Velasco grants Texas independence
Santa Anna had to sign this in order to be freedGranted Texas independence -
United States annexes Texas
Most people in Texas wanted this to happenIt was feared that this would promote war with Mexico -
Slidell’s Rejection
Slidell was sent to Mexico to purchase California and New Mexico and to gain approval of the Rio Grande as the new Texas border Mexican officials refused to see him -
General Taylor marches troops across the Rio Grande
Taylor was ordered by Polk to march his soldiers across the Rio Grande and blockade the riverMexicans saw this as a violation of their rights -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo end war with Mexico
U.S gains Mexico and California and Rio Grande becomes Texas borderU.S Government pays 15 million to Mexican cession -
Gadsden Purchase
Established the current border for the lower 48 statesPay Mexico 10 million more for territory south of the Gila Rover -
U.S declarted war on mexico
The Alamo lead to this. President Polk was the president at this time.
