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Mountain Men appeared in mountains. Some were in Oregon. Most of them were trappers collecting fur for trade.
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War of 1812 ends with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.
Shortly after the Industrial Revolution begins. -
During this year Mexico becomes an independent nation.
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During this time Mexico encourages Americans to come and live in Texas. By 1830 more than 20,000 Americans joined.
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Texans in the town of Gonzalez forced the Mexicans out.
Two months later Texans took San Antonio starting a war. -
Sam Houston lead the Texans to Victory with a surprise attack.
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Later that year Texas loses the battle of the Alamo. They were outnumbered by Mexico's troops.
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Narcissa Whitman arrived in Oregon and she planned to convert local Indians to Christianity. This inspired many missionaries to follow.
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The richest man in the U.S (sold fur to Europe and America) dies.
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These people were known as the Forty-Niners
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America and Britain came to the conclusion that Oregon county would have a mixed society where all the people had the same rights while being ruled by both countries.
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Thousands of peoples start to make the journey to Oregon.
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