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2. Mexico wins independence from Spain in 1821
Americans settle Mexico’s northern border (Texas) but keep US customs
Mexican government enforces new laws that upset US settlers

3. 4. Texans clash with Mexican army led by Santa Anna
Sam Houston & Texian leaders declare Texas independent

4. 6. Sovereign nation from 1836-1846

6. The Alamo Texans retreat to an old mission (Church)
For 12 days, 150 people held off an army of 6000
183 Texians were killed
by Santa Anna’s army – killed all men there
4. “Remember the Alamo!” becomes the famous battle cry

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10. The US enters in 1846 and the war lasts 20 months – helps the United States reach goal of Manifest Destiny
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11. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico agreed to accept the Rio Grande River as the north border of Texas
2. Mexico recognized that Texas was part of the US
3. CEDED: Mexico gave up a large stretch of land between Texas and the Pacific