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Hernan Cortez comes to the New World with Spanish Conquistadors and lands in present-day Mexico.
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New area named "New Spain"
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Mexican patriots declare independence against Spain; War ensues.
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Rebel Leader Miguel Hidalgo is capture and executed for treason.
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Mexico wins the war.
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Mexcio creates an empire. Puts Augustin as Emperor.
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Santa Anna makes Iturbide step down from power and declares Mexico a republic.
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Mexico wants more people to settle in its northern territory so they offer large amounts of land for low costs or free.
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Texas declares independence from Mexico and a war begins. The Texans are lead by Sam and Miles Austin.
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War ends. Texas won and becomes its own country.
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The Battle of the Alamo begins.
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The Battle of the Alamo ends with Mexico winning. "Remeber the Alamo!"
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Texas decides to become part of the United States of America.
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As a result of Texas becoming part of the United States, Mexico breaks off all ties and relation with the United States.
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United States General Zachary Taylor moves into Mexico by the Rio Grande.
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Mexican General Mariana Arista sends troop to Rio Grande to fight Zachary Taylor's troops.
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The Battle of Palo Alto was one of the first major battles between the U.S. and Mexico. The U.S. ended up winning the battle after Mexican General Arista ordered his trips to retreat.
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United States congress declares war on Mexico.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed between the United States and Mexico. It states that Mexico surrenders and gives up 1/3 of its territory (TX, CA, AZ,UT, NM, NV, WO, CO). In return, the U.S. pays Mexico 15 million dollars for property damage.
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Felipe Calderon was elected president in 2006. Mexico's president serves a six year term, so he will be in office until 2012.