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Mexican American War

The Mexican American War began as a result of tensions between American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government. After Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, it existed as an independent nation for 10 years before being annexed by the United States in 1846, leading Mexico to break off diplomatic relations and sparking war between the two countries. The war lasted 20 months and resulted in a major victory for the United States, allowing it to gain control of Texas as well as territory in California and the Southwest through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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Mexican American War

The Mexican American War began as a result of tensions between American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government. After Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, it existed as an independent nation for 10 years before being annexed by the United States in 1846, leading Mexico to break off diplomatic relations and sparking war between the two countries. The war lasted 20 months and resulted in a major victory for the United States, allowing it to gain control of Texas as well as territory in California and the Southwest through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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The Mexican American War

Timeline
1. Mexico wins independence from Spain in 1821
2. Americans settle Mexicos northern border
(Texas) but keep US customs
3. Mexican government enforces new laws that
upset US settlers
Timeline
4. Texans clash with
Mexican army led by
Santa Anna

5. Sam Houston &


Texian leaders declare
Texas independent
The Lone Star Republic

6. Sovereign
nation from
1836-1846
The Alamo
1. Texans retreat to an
old mission (Church)

2. For 12 days, 150 people held


off an army of 6000

3. 183 Texians were killed


by Santa Annas army killed all
men there

4. Remember the Alamo! becomes


the famous battle cry
The US enters in 1846 and the war lasts 20 months
helps the United States reach goal of Manifest Destiny
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
1. Mexico agreed to accept the Rio Grande River as
the north border of Texas

2. Mexico recognized that Texas was part of theUS

3. CEDED: Mexico gave up a large stretch of land


between Texas and the Pacific

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