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Crossing the Nueces
General Taylor leads his troops over the Nueces River. The troops marched in March 1846. They knew the land belonged to Mexico. -
Ambush of Fort Texas
2,000 Mexican troops cross the Rio Grande’ River. They ambush the American’s Fort Texas. The Mexican-American War officially begins. -
Battle of Palo Alto
The United States defeats Mexico at Palo Alto. This was the first official battle of the war. General Taylor official declares victory when the Mexican troops, led by Mariano Arista, retreat. -
Bear Flag Revolt
The Bear Flag Revolt begins. Californian inhabitants demand freedom from Mexico and wish to become independent. It is short lived, for America begins to occupy California shortly after the Mexican-American War is over. -
Claim of Santa Fe'
U.S troops march to Santa Fe’ New Mexico and seize the territory. The troops meet little resistance. Troops led by Stephen Kearny. -
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Battle of Monterrey
The battle of Monterrey was won by the United States. It took place between Sept. 20th and Sept. 24th. Both sides lost parts of the battle, but the U.S ultimately comes out on top. -
Antonio claims Presidency
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna claims himself as Mexico's President after being released from exile on Cuba. While Santa Anna was Mexico's president, he was also known as the Vanquisher of the Alamo, which meant that he wiped them out. The told the U.S President, President Polk that he would be returning to Mexico on peaceful terms. -
Battle of Buena Vista
The United States wins the Battle of Buena Vista over Mexico. The Mexican troops, led by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, heavily outnumber the U.S. But the use of heavy artillery help the U.S gain the upper hand and ultimately win the Battle of Buena Vista. -
Battle of Cerro Gordo
The U.S wins the Battle of Cerro Gordo. General Scott Winfield leads American troops into battle and was outnumbered. Happened in April 1847. -
Battle of Mexico City
The United States of America wins the Battle of Mexico City on September 14, 1847. The two sides fought for one week, but the weary Mexican troops finally reached their limit, and so, the U.S won. American troops were led by General Scott Winfield. This marks the end of military conflict in this war. -
Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico and the United States sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty officially ended the Mexican-American war. Mentioned in the treaty, it states that the Rio Grande’ river is officially the Mexican-American border. The treaty was signed on February 2, 1848.
