Texas War for Independence and the Mexican-American War By caitlin.hill Feb 1, 1823 Stephen Austin establishes a colony in Texas Apr 6, 1830 Mexico places restrictions on American immigration Nov 1, 1833 Stephen Austin meets with Santa Anna Mar 1, 1836 Battle of the Alamo Apr 1, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto May 24, 1836 Treaty of Velasco signed Oct 1, 1844 General Taylor marches the Rio Grande Oct 1, 1845 U.S. annexes Texas Nov 1, 1845 Slidell's Rejection May 1, 1846 U.S. delcares war on Mexico Jan 1, 1848 Gold discovered at Sutter's Mill Jan 1, 1848 Zachary Taylor elected president Feb 1, 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Jan 1, 1850 California applies for statehood Oct 1, 1853 Ogsden Purchase
