Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo- Mexico was defeated in September 1847.
Nicolas Trist- nogotiator for the US. Mexico named its special commission to negotiate. Against the Presidents recall, Trist negotiated the peace.
The Us gained everything in the southwest.
Mexico relinquished all claims to Texas.
Polk chose to forward the treaty to the senate. Senate barely ratified the treaty.
Davy Crockett- Died March 6, 1836. 3 time congressman. soldier best known for Alamo. Leader of the Tennessee volunteers.
Stephan Austin- Father of Texas. colonization of Texas. He tried to persuade Mexico into giving Texas the independent government. Was imprisoned. In 1936 he ran for President but lost. Was secretary of state until his death.
Santa Anna- Called Napoleon of the West. Political Leader, general, 11 time president. Lead an army to victory against the Alamo. Wealthy land owner. firm political views. Was a president and General for 40 years. After war was exiled.
James Bowie- Texas Revolution. Helped command men a the Alamo. became ill with pneumonia. Invented Bowie knife.
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