Historical Events tagged with "cahuenga pass"
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Treaty of Cahuenga Concludes California Hostilities
The Treaty of Cahuenga marked the end of military conflicts in California during the Mexican-American War. Signed by Lieutenant Colonel John C. Frémont representing American forces and General Andrés Pico of the Mexican Army, the treaty established a ceasefire and called for the surrender of Mexican troops in California. This agreement took place at Cahuenga Pass, near present-day Los Angeles, and was crucial in solidifying American control over California in the aftermath of the war. The treaty also paved the way for the eventual annexation of California as a state within the United States.
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