Mexican American War By hpippin Jan 1, 1821 Stephan Austin settles Texas 1821-1836 Sep 28, 1824 Mexican Independence Feb 23, 1836 Battle of the Alamo Mar 2, 1836 Texas declares independence Apr 21, 1836 Battle of the San Jacinto Apr 21, 1836 Texas wins independence Jan 1, 1845 Texas annexation Jan 1, 1848 Mexican-American War Feb 2, 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hildalgo/Mexican Cession Dec 30, 1853 Gadsden Purchase
