The events given above are related to each other because they led to each other happening in that:
- The Construction of missions in California led to the Mexican independence.
- The Election of James Polk led to the attack on General Taylor's forces and the admission of Oregon into the Union.
How are the above events related?
The construction of Catholic missions in California led to Catholic priests such as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla being more connected to the people and feeling their pain from Spanish oppression.
When Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla launched a rebellion, many supported him and even though his rebellion failed, it led to many Mexicans clamoring for independence until they got it.
When James Polk became president, he sent General Taylor to disputed Texan land. The Mexicans claimed the Americans invaded and attacked the soldiers.
This led to the Mexican-American War and the U.S. was able to gain significant territory when they won. This allowed American settlers to move further to the West and settle in Oregon which the British then gave up.
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