Dec 1843Yucatan rejoins Mexico
Feb 1844–Nov 1845Dominican Republicbreaks away from Haiti
Apr 1844British protectorateover Mosquito Coast
Oct–Dec 1844Revolt overthrowsSanta Anna
Nov 1844–Feb 1845Jose Castro’srebellion
28 Feb–1 Mar 1845US Congress agrees toannexation of Texas
3 Mar 1845Florida becomesUS state
4 Mar 1845James Polk inauguratedas US President
29 Dec 1845US annexesTexas