Mexican American war and other fun events

  • Delaware

    Delaware
    Delaware becomes a state! Delaware was made a state. Dewlare was the first state in the USA
  • Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania becomes a state. Pennsylvania is the second state.
  • New Jersey

    New Jersey
    New Jersey finally becomes a state. The capital of pennsylvaina
  • Georgia!

    Georgia!
    Georgia becomes a state! Atlanta is the capital.
  • Massachusetts.

    Massachusetts.
    Massachusetts becomes a state. Boston is the capital.
  • Connecticut

    Connecticut
    Connecticut becomes a state. Hartford is the capital.
  • Maryland

    Maryland
    Maryland becomes a state. Annapolis is the capital.
  • South Carolina

    South Carolina
    South Carolina becomes a state. Columbia.
  • New Hampshire

    New Hampshire becomes a state. Concord is the capital.
  • New York

    New York
    New York is made a state" the capital is albany
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    George Washington

    George Washington becomes the first president of the United States of America!
  • North Carolina

    North Carolina
    North Carolina is made a state! Raleigh is the capital.
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    Underground railroad

    A large number of slaves escaped to the north using a secret hidden Underground Railroad.
  • Rhode Island

    Rhode Island is made a state the capital is providence.
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    Whiskey rebelion.

    After congress put a tax on items including alcohol, many people rioted and protested which eventually called for the milita.
  • Vermont

    Vermont
    Vermont becomes a state the capital of Vermont is Montpelier.
  • Kentucky

    Kentucky
    Kentucky becomes a state. The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort.
  • John Adams.

    John Adams.
    John Adams becomes the second president of the United states of America. He was a fedarlist.
  • Thomas Jefferson.

    Thomas Jefferson.
    Thomas Jefferson became president! He used to be a vice president.
  • Louisiana purchase

    America purchases a large amount of land to the west.
  • James madison

    James madison
    James Madison who was a sectary of state becomes a president.
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    War of 1812

    America fought Great Britain a second time. This historic war went on for three years while America suffered many defeats but still managed to win.
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    James Monroe

    James Monroe is president
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    John Quincy Adams

    John Quincy Adams is president.
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    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson is president
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    Martin Van Buren

    Martin Van Buren is president.
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    William Henry Harrison

    William Henry Harrison is president.
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    John Tyler

    John Tyler is president.
  • An idea for Texas

    An idea for Texas
    John Tyler wanted to have Texas become a state but the rest of congress decided not to because it might cause pirates for Texas
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    James K. Polk

    Ex Governer of Tennessee James K. Polk becomes president,
  • Bear flag revolt!

    Bear flag revolt!
    A group of Californian settlers are upset at Mexico's rule and team up with the U.S
  • The U.S annexes Texas

    The U.S annexes Texas
    The us finally recognizes Texas as a state! But Mexico is not happy because that is there land
  • General leads his men

    General leads his men
    General Zachary Taylor leads his troops toward the rio grande river to try and capture it
  • War begins!

    War begins!
    General Anastasia and his men are ambushed by 2000 Mexican troops at fort Texas. This has the war officially begin!
  • First win! Battle of Palo Ato

    First win! Battle of Palo Ato
    The U.S wins the first official battle in the war led by General taylor the American troops make Mexico retreat.
  • Battle of Resaca de la Palma.

    Battle of Resaca de la Palma.
    Mexico ambushes fort Texas. They have to retreat after 300-400 casualties.
  • It's official!

    It's official!
    President James Polk officially declares war on Mexico and has congress approve a Deceleration of war
  • General Stephen leads his troops to New Mexico

    General Stephen leads his troops to New Mexico
    General Stephen kearry leads a group of over 2,500 men to New Mexico however there was little restiance and was easily captured
  • Battle of monetary!

    Battle of monetary!
    After two long days do fighting the us finally captures the Mexican city of Monterey!
  • A coo!

    A coo!
    antonio lópez de santa Anna Mexico's former president stages a coo on Mexico to gain back his presidency he soon becomes the new president
  • Battle of buena vista

    Battle of buena vista
    General Taylor faces general Santa Anna in a full scale attack against both armies. Largely outnumbered General Taylor uses heavy cannons to win, this win is what many believe to have helped him win his presidential election later.
  • Battle of cerro Gordon

    Battle of cerro Gordon
    General. Winfield Scott leads U.S troops in battle even though they are outnumbered we still manage to kill/badly injure nearly 1000 Mexican troops take around 3000 for prisoners and take there supplies
  • Mexico City!

    Mexico City!
    General Scott and his men fight for nearly a week until they finally take over Mexico City! This marks the end in this war!
  • Treaty

    Treaty
    The U.S and Mexico sign the Guadalupe Hidalgo establishing the new border is the Rio Grande river. This is the official end of the war
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    Seneca falls

    A women's rights group was held in Seneca falls where they protested there unfair treatment.
  • Virgina

    Virgina
    Virginia becomes a state