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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. | '''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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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/index.html | http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/index.html [[Category:Texas]] | ||
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