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Jan 1, 1519
Herman Cortez arrives in Mexico
He is an European explorer from Spain -
Jan 1, 1521
Claims area of Mexico for Spain, "New Spain"
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Mexican Patriots declare independence against the Spainsh throne
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War for independence ended
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Start of the Mexican Empire
Augustin as emperor -
Mexican Empire crashes
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Invite Amerians to live in Northern Mexico
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Mexican population getting smaller and wants new people in the territory
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Republic of Texas declares independence
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Tejanos (Americans of Texas)
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Battle of the Alamo
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the war ended
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Texas joins the United States
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Mexico breaks off friendly ties with U.S. after making Texas a state
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U.S. General Zachary Taylor moves into Mexican land near the Rio Grande
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The Mexican American War begins
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Mexico surrenders in Mexico City
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Mexican gives 1/3 of land to the U.S. and recieves $15 million
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Treaty of Guadulupe Hidalgo
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U.S. gains Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, and Colorado