Treaty of Guadalupe Hudalgo and the Annexation of Texas:
Treaty of Guadalupe Hudalgo- Ended U.S Mexican War. Settled boundary disputes. Settle.stops future disputes. Signed Feb 2, 1848. Provisions-Mexico had to give up 55 percent of its territory in exchange for 15,000,000 dollars. Texas border became the Rio Grande. Property and civil rights are protected for Mexicans living within the new border. Importance- Successfully ended mexican-american war. Us troops left Mexico City after ratification(passed). America got most of the SW of America including Texas with this treaty.
Guadalupe Hidalgo- City where Mexican govt had fled as US troops advanced
Nicholas Trists- wanted Mexico's full surrender. Negotiator.
Why US wanted texas: Needed more land. Major resouces in Texas. GB wanted texas. Texas was incorperated into the US. Texas was independent from Mexico. Production increased in US however so did slavery. Texas became important in the cattle industry. Occured after Texas gained independence from Mexico. Feb 28, 1845(annexed) Led to Mexican American war. entered as a slave state. President Polk opposed. President Tyler approved.
Battle of the Texan Revo:
Battle of the Alamo-Located:Modern-day San Antonio, Texas. Commanders and leaders from both sides:Mexico-Santa Anna Texas:Bowie and travis. ALL PEOPLE FROM REPUBLIC OF TEXAS DIED. Turning poinf in the Texas Revo. Inspiring many to join the Texan Army. Everyone wanted revenge for the Alamo ultimately led to the Texan Army defeating Mexico in the next battle.
Battle of San Jacinto: 18 min long battle. turning point in the wat. After the Alamo.
Key players: Sam Houston-leader of Texans. Santa Anna-Leader of the Mexican Army.
Armies-1500 men Texas-900 Texas burned Vince's bridge. Houston led suprise attack. Texan Army-9 died 26 wounded Houston shot in ankle. Mexican Army- 630 killed 208 wounded 703 captured.
Ending: Santa Anna- president of mexico. was captured as POW.
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