Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Ended the US Mexican War
- Nicholas Trist, negotiator, wanted Mexico's full surrender
- settle boundary disputes
- February 2, 1848
- City where Mexican gov. had fled as US troops advanced
- Provisions-Mexico has to give up 55% of the territory in exchange of 15,000,000, Texas border becomes the Rio Grande, Future disputes are to be determined and settled
- Importance- Peace treaty between Us and Mexico, Ended Mexican American war, America got SW of US states including Texas
- Why the Annexation of Texas- movement of settlers, wanted land and resources
- Annexation- to bring in
- Importance- Texas was incorporated into the US, Texas was independent of Mexico, Production increased in the US, Texas became important in the cattle industry.
- Specifics- Occurred after Texas gained independence from Mexico, February 28, 1845 (annexed), led to Mexican American War, Entered as a slave state, President Polk opposed, President Tyler approved
Battle of Texas Revolution
- Alamo
- Location- Modern day San Antonio, Texas
- All the people from the republic of Texas died
- Commanders- Mexico- Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- Republic of Texas- William Travis and James Bowie
- Importance- Turning point in the Texas Revolution, Inspiring many to join the Texan Army, Wanting revenge for the Alamo ultimately led to the Texan army defeating Mexico in the battle
- Mexico was the winner of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto-
- Texans were wanting revenge for the Alamo.
- Key Players- Sam Houston, leader of Texan Army. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, leader of Mexican army
- Armies- Mexico- 1500 men and Texas- 910. Houston led a surprise attack
- Texan Army- 9 killed and 26 wounded and Houston was shot in the attack
- Mexican- 630 killed, 208 wounded
- Aftermath: Santa Anna disguised himself as a common solider,
- Texas was the winner
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