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Mexican American War
The Mexican American war had come to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago -
New Mexico Is part of U.S
In 1850 as part of the compromise, New Mexico becomes territory of the United States. -
Navajos Sign a New Treaty
The reservation of Bosque Redondo closed and the Navajos sign a treaty saying they will return to their homeland in northwestern New Mexico. -
Apaches Move Away
The San Carlos Indian Reservation is founded in southeastern Arizona. Many apaches are forced to relocate to a remote location far from there homeland. -
Railroad was built in New Mexico
The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroads are the first tracks built into New Mexico -
New Mexicans prove Loyalty
New Mexicans prove that they can be loyal by serving in the Spanish-American war, some served as members of the Calvary unit known as the Rough Riders -
Arizona rejects New Mexico
Voters from Arizona reject the plan for New Mexico to become part of the union as a single state with New Mexico -
New becomes a state
Finally in 1912 New Mexico achieves their goals and becomes a independent state.
