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Marques de Rubi Report
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His report recommended that Spain reorganize its frontier defenses in a cordon of fifteen presidios more or less along the current U.S.-Mexico border. The report also recommended that Spain maintain only San Antonio and Santa Fe -
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American Revolution Begins
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By 1775, tensions between the American colonies and the British government approached the breaking point, especially in Massachusetts, -
United States gain independence
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In the spring of 1776, support for independence swept the colonies, the Continental Congress called for states to form their own governments -
Treaty of Paris
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In 1783 after a long battle the French and Spanish were forced to sign the Treaty of Paris, which made them give some of there land in Texas to the British. France was forced to give up the only land that they had. the threat they had on Spain was gone! -
Louisiana Purchase
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Battle of Madina
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The battle of Medina was fought on August 18, 1813, between the republican forces of the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition under Gen. -
