-
Santa fe Trail
Mexico gained independence from Spain and the Santa fe trail was open to U.S. traders. The trail ran from Missiouri to New Mexico. -
James Beckworth
James Beckworth was a trapper who expanded the west and opened up the fur trade. James discovered a path through the Sierra Nevadas. -
The South Pass
Jedidiah Smith discovered the south pass through the rocky mountains. This trail was used by thousands of pioneers -
Sam Houston
Sam Houston was appointed commander of the Texas army. His main purpose was to keep Texas a free and independent state. -
The Alamo
Mexicans led by Santa Anna surrounded the Alamo. The battle lasted 12 days. -
San Jacinto
Sam Houstons army defeated the Mexican army in 18miniutes at San Jacinto giving Texas its freedom. -
Oregon Trail
The Oregon trail ran from Independence Missouri to the Oregon Territory. Good land attracted settlers to the jointly owned territory of Great Britain and the U.S.. -
Lone Star State
Texans raised the offical flag and Sam Houston was elected president. Texas wanted to join the union but congress denied it. -
James Polk
James Polk was elected president of the United States. during his campaign he vowed to annex Texas and take over Oregon from Great Britain. -
Polks Offer
Polk offers Mexico $30 million for Texas, California, and New Mexico but failed. Polk ordered 3,500 troops to the north bank of the Rio Grande. -
Mexican War
A Mexican unit crossed the Rio Grande river and the Mexican war began. -
Oregon
Oregon is divided in half at the 49th parrellel with Great Britain. Today this is still the boundary between the U.S. and Canada. -
Bear Flag Revolt
Northern Californian rebels joined with John C. Fremont to declare independence from Mexico. This revolt lasted only weeks. -
Santa Anna vs U.S. Troops
4,800 troops meet up with 15,000 Santa Anna Mexicans and they battle for two very bloody days. After that Santa Anna retreated. -
Mormon Trail
People traveled he Mormon trail for religious reasons. The final destination was Utah. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war between Mexico and the U.S.. This treaty recognized Texas as part of the U.S. and the Rio Grande river as the border.
