The Mexican-American War takes place, following a dispute over border control following America's annexation of Texas. In 1845, Texas is annexed by the United States. "Remember the Alamo!" becomes a battle cry for the Texas militia, which eventually wins independence. William Travis, even those who had surrendered. Battle of the Alamo, Mexican-American WarĪfter 13 days of siege, Mexico President and General Antonio Lopez Santa Anna, with 1,000-plus Mexican soldiers, storm the The Alamo, killing most of the Texan soldiers inside, who include now-famous heroes Davy Crockett, James Bowie and Lt. military during the Second Seminole War and was mayor of St. encroachment into the state, but later for the United States, eventually running unopposed and serving as Florida’s first territorial delegate. Augustine, Spanish Florida, Hernandez fought first for Spain to stop U.S. (Florida became a territory in 1822.) A prominent plantation owner born in St. Joseph Marion Hernandez becomes the first Hispanic member of Congress, serving during the 17th Congress until March 3, 1823.
The American Hispanic/Latinx history is a rich, diverse and long one, with immigrants, refugees and Spanish-speaking or Indigenous people living in the United States since long before the nation was established.Īnd, bringing with them traditions and culture from Mexico, Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and other Latin American and Iberian nations, America’s Hispanic population continues to grow, reaching a record 60.6 million in 2019, or 18 percent of the U.S.
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