Mexican American War By NieshaS Jan 1, 1823 Stephan Austin moves families to Texas Jul 18, 1833 Stephan Austin goes to Mexico Period: Apr 2, 1835 to Apr 21, 1836 Texas Revolution Feb 23, 1836 Battle of the Alamo Apr 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto May 14, 1836 Texas gains independence Nov 2, 1845 James Polk elected president Dec 29, 1845 annexation of texas Mar 20, 1846 Zachary Taylor moves troops to Nueces River Period: Apr 25, 1846 to May 19, 1848 Mexican- American War May 11, 1846 Polk asks Congress to declare war on Mexico Jun 14, 1846 Bear Flag Republic declared Aug 13, 1846 Manuel Armijo surrenders New Mexico Jan 1, 1847 Stephan Kearney assumes control of Alta California for the US Mar 29, 1847 Winfield Scott captures Veracruz Sep 13, 1847 Mexico City surrender to Winfield Scott and his army Sep 13, 1847 Los Ninos Heroes jump to their deaths Feb 2, 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is written Mar 10, 1848 Article 10 of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is eliminated May 19, 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is ratified Jan 1, 1849 Henry David Thoreau publishes "Civil Disobedience"