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'''1846-1848''' Mexico declared war on the United States in an effort to reclaim Texas and other territory claimed by both countries. Over 6,000 Texas citizens served in the Mexican-American War. Mexico gave up its claim to Texas. | '''1846-1848''' Mexico declared war on the United States in an effort to reclaim Texas and other territory claimed by both countries. Over 6,000 Texas citizens served in the Mexican-American War. Mexico gave up its claim to Texas. | ||
'''1846''' After the annexation of Texas a treaty signed at Council Springs Texas by the Wichita, Comanche, Lipan, Kichai, and Caddo Indians recognized the jurisdiction of the U.S. | |||
'''1850''' Texas relinquished its claims to Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma. | '''1850''' Texas relinquished its claims to Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma. | ||
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'''1861-1865''' Texas seceded from the Union during the Civil War. In 1870 it was readmitted to the Union. | '''1861-1865''' Texas seceded from the Union during the Civil War. In 1870 it was readmitted to the Union. | ||
'''1868 ''' Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry skirmished with Indians near Fort Quitman. | '''1868 ''' Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry skirmished with Indians near Fort Quitman. | ||
'''1870s''' Most Indians were removed to the Indian Territory in present-day eastern Oklahoma. Some escaped to Mexico. | '''1870s''' Most Indians were removed to the Indian Territory in present-day eastern Oklahoma. Some escaped to Mexico. | ||
'''1873-1874 '''"Buffalo War" against white hunters in Oklahoma and Texas by Cheuenne, Arapaho, Comanche, and Kiowa tribes in the attempt to save<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1214330153387_541"></span> the few remaining buffalo herds from destruction. | |||
'''1901''' The oil boom attracted many new residents. | '''1901''' The oil boom attracted many new residents. | ||
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