-
Mexican politics were becoming unstable. In response, Stephen Austin travels to Mexico to present petitions for greater self-government for Texas.
-
Late in 1835, Texans attacked Mexicans and drove their forces from the Alamo. Santa Anna swept northward and destroyed all defenders at the Alamo.
-
Sam Houston led this battle to victory against Mexicans in Texas. They killed 630 men of Santa Anna's army, and led to the signing of the Treaty of Velasco.
-
After Santa Anna siged the treaty they set him free. Texas gained independence as a result of the treaty.
-
John Slidell was sent to Mexico to purchase California and New Mexico. When he arrived, Mexican officials refused to meet with him.
-
The US annexed the Republic of Texas. It became the 28th state of the United States.
-
When Americans had led an exploration party through Mexican territory, Mexico had had enough.They sent troops across the Rio Grande, and killed American soldiers, which was one reason that the war started.
-
President declared war on Mexico in May 1846. This was a result of the Mexicans attacking and killing American troops on American soil.
-
Mexico agreed to make the Rio Grande the border for Texas, and gave the US New Mexico and California. The president payed 15 million dollars for that territory.
-
President Pierce allowed James Gasden to purchase another piece of land from Mexico for $10 million. This included land beneath the Gila River.
