Westward Expansion
Allye Roszell
This painting is showing the settlers moving west, Columbia leading them.
1827 UK and US jointly occupy Oregon
1836 Texas Independence established
1845 Texas annexed
1846 US declares war on Mexico
1848 Mexican cession
1848 Gold discovered in CA.
1849 Gold Rush starts
1853 Gadsden purchase
Trails west map
Texas Revolution
The texas settlers decided to move to Texas because Texas provides great land for agriculture. Agriculture is what economy was based on in the early times of Texas.The Battle of the Alamo was an event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under president General Antonio.The battle of San Jacinto was known as the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. It was led by General Sam Housten, the Texian army engaged and defeated the General.
Mexican-America War
2. The U.S. declined to incorporate it into the union, against slave state.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- officially entitled the Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Limits and Settlement between the U.S. and the Mexican Republic.
Bear Flag Revolt- During this, from June to July 1846, a small group of American settlers in California rebelled against the Mexican government.
Gadsden Purchase- or treaty was an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that was finalized in 1854.