The War with Mexico

Stephen Austin meets with Mexican President Santa Anna

Jul 18, 1833

Stephen was the voice of the people of Texas and spoke for them in Mexico.
He was arrested on charges of treason.

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

Battle was fought at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio.
All of the Texans were killed, but it sparked more of a want to win for the people of Texas.

Battle of San Jacinto

Apr 21, 1836

Decisive battle of the war, it lasted 18 minutes.
About 630 of the Mexican soldiers were killed and 730 captured, 9 Texans died.

Treaty of Velasco grants Texas Independence

May 14, 1836

It was the first steps in getting Texas's independence.
Mexico claimed that Texas was a breakaway providence..

U.S. annexes Texas

Jul 4, 1845

Texas became the 28th state in the United States.
War broke out over border disputes with Mexico.

General Taylor marches troops across Rio Grande

Mar 1, 1846

Taylor’s troops marched to Rio Grande and entered the city of Matamoros.
Mexican military realized that they wouldn't be able to retakle the city and retreated.

Slidell's Rejection

May 13, 1846

John Slidell was sent to negotiate that the Rio Grande would be the southern border of Texas.
Mexico declined and soon after war was declared.

U.S. declares war on Mexico

May 13, 1846

"Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil."- Polk
Congress approved the declaration of war on May 13

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends war with Mexico

Feb 2, 1848

Peace treaty between Mexico and the United States. It gave the United States the Rio Grande boundary for Texas, and gave the U.S. ownership of California, and a large area comprising New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado.

Gasden Purchase

Dec 30, 1853

Purcahse from Mexico that got us southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.