Westward Expansion

By camy112
  • Independent nation

    Independent nation

    Mexico defeats Spain and becomes a independent nation in 1824.
  • Period: to

    US expansion

  • The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    The treaty of Gudalupe Hidalgo cedes Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Colorado. It got the land of the Mexican Cession.
  • The Alamo is taken by Mexican troops

    The Alamo is taken by Mexican troops

    4,000 of Santa Anna's troops siege in San Antonio. The defenders of the Alamo are wiped out on March 6, 1836.

  • Texas admitted to the Union

    Texas becomes the 28th state.
  • Gold is found in California

    Gold is found in California

    A worker near Sutter's Mill found gold in a ditch. This is the beginning of a very exciting time.
  • The first transcontinental railroad is completed

    The first transcontinental railroad is completed

    The first transcontinental railroad is completed when the Union Pacific and Central Pacific join their railroad tracks at Promontory Point, Utah. It effects western settelement shortening it coast to coast. It takes 6-8 months by wagon and now it can make it a one week trip.