Rhiana Chickering
History Notes of Mexican-American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Annexation of Texas
Kendra, Liz, Brittany, Amy, Dalton, and Rhiana
Why Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- End the U.S.-Mexican War
- Nicholas Trist wanted Mexico's full surrender
Why Cont.
- Settle boundary disputes
- Settle/stop future disputes
Specifics- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- February 2, 1848
- Guadalupe Hidalgo
- City where Mexican
government had fled
as US troops
advanced
- Nicholas Trist
Specifics- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- Provisions
- Mexico has to give up 55% of its territory in exchange for $15,000,000
- Texas border becomes the Rio Grande
- Property and civil rights are protected for Mexicans living within the new border
- Future disputes are to be determined and settled by chosen representatives from both countries
Importance of the Treaty
- A peace treaty between the US and Mexico
- Successfully ended the Mexican-American War.
- US troops left Mexico City after ratification.
Importance Cont.
California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, New Mexico
Why: The Annexation of Texas
- Movement of settlers
- Need more land
- Resources
- Finally gained independence (February 28,1845)
Annexation of Texas Importance
- Texas was incorporated into the United States.
- Texas was independent of Mexico.
- Production increased in the United States; however, slavery also increased.
- Cotton trade increased, since cotton production increased.
Annexation of Texas Importance Continued
- Texas became important in the cattle industry.
- It led to the control of future states, such as CA, AZ, KS, CO,UT, and NV.
- The United States expanded.
Specifics - Annexation of Texas
- Discussed after the Louisiana Purchase
- 28th state
- Occurred after Texas gained independence from Mexico.
specifics continued
- occurred after Texas gained independence from Mexico.
- led to Mexican-American war
- entered as a slave trade
- President Polk opposed
- President Tyler approved
Sources
- http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/guadalupe-hidalgo/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Guadalupe_Hidalgo#Terms
- http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h302.html
- http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/texan05.asp
- http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/ghtreaty/
Battles of the Texan Revolution
Parties Involved
- Republic of Texas
- Mexico
Battle of the Alamo
- February 23 – March 6 1836
- Location: Modern Day San Antonio, Texas
- Commanders and Leaders from both sides:
- Mexico: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- Republic of Texas: William Travis and James Bowie
- All were killed in Texas Republic
- Importance
- Turning Point in Texas Revolution
- How President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was viewed by Texans
- Inspiring many to join the Texan army
- Wanting revenge for the Alamo ultimately led to the Texan army defeating Mexico in a battle that ended the revolution
- Winner was Mexico
Battle of San Jacinto
- April 21, 1836
- Texans were wanting revenge for the Alamo
- “Remember the Alamo.”
- 18 minute long battle
- Turning point in the war.’
- Key Players
- General Same Houston-Leader of the Texan army
- General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna-Leader of the Mexican army
- Armies:
- Mexico: 1500 men
- Texas: 910 men
- Texans burned Vince’s Bridge
- Houston lead a surprise attack
- Texan Army
- 9 killed, 26 wounded
- Houston was shot in the ankle
- Mexican Army
- 630 killed, 208 wounded, 703 captured
- Santa Anna-President of Mexico-was captured the day after the battle as a Prisoner of War
- He disguised himself as a common soldier
- Soon after, a treaty was signed
- Texas Won
- Lead to the Texas independence from Mexico
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