Texas Independence
what year did Texas declare its independence from mexico.
1836
This U.S. president was in office when the Mexican-American War began.
James K. Polk
This event in 1845 contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War by leading to the annexation of Texas into the U.S.
the annexation of Texas
This battle, fought in 1847, was a key victory for the U.S. and led to the capture of Mexico City.
the Battle of Chapultepec
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, ended this war
the Mexican-American War
The battle where Texas won its independence, famously shouting "Remember the Alamo!"
the Battle of San Jacinto
This general led U.S. forces to victory in several key battles during the Mexican-American War and later became president
Zachary Taylor
Mexico claimed this river as the border between Mexico and Texas, while the U.S. claimed this river.
Rio Grande
This battle in 1846 was the first major battle of the Mexican-American War, where General Zachary Taylor led the U.S. forces.
the Battle of Palo Alto
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave the U.S. this land, which included parts of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and others.
the Mexican Cession
This man became the first president of the Republic of Texas after its independence.
Sam Houston
This leader was the president of Mexico during the Mexican-American War
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Mexico’s refusal to sell land to the U.S. led to the outbreak of war. This region was a key area that the U.S. wanted.
California
This 1846 battle took place near a fort, where U.S. forces were ambushed by Mexican soldiers, leading to a bloody conflict.
the Battle of Resaca de la Palma?
In exchange for land, the U.S. agreed to pay Mexico this amount of money, according to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
$15 million
Texas was a part of this country before it declared its independence in 1836.
Mexico
He was the commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo and became a martyr for the Texan cause.
James Bowie or William B. Travis
After the U.S. annexed Texas, Mexico broke off diplomatic relations with the United States over this issue.
border dispute
This event in 1846 saw a small skirmish between U.S. and Mexican troops that served as the immediate cause for the start of the war.
the Thornton Affair
After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the U.S. and Mexico agreed to establish this border.
the Rio Grande
The event where Texans captured Santa Anna and forced him to sign a treaty recognizing Texas' independence.
the Battle of San Jacinto.
This American diplomat was sent to Mexico to negotiate the purchase of land, which led to the start of the Mexican-American War.
John Slidell
The U.S. wanted to expand its territory across North America to the Pacific Ocean, a belief known as this.
Manifest Destiny
This battle in 1847 saw the U.S. forces defeat the Mexican army, effectively ending the Mexican-American War
the Battle of Buena Vista
This document, signed in 1854, further defined U.S.-Mexico borders by settling a dispute over land in southern New Mexico and Arizona.
the Gadsden Purchase