Overview mexican american war

Mexican american war

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  • republic of Texas

  • General Mariano Arista arrives in Matamoros

    General Mariano Arista arrives in Matamoros

    General Mariano Arista arrives in Matamoros, takes command of the Mexican Army, and orders soldiers to cross the Rio Grande.
  • the annexation of Texas

    the annexation of Texas

    Texas is annexed by the U.S
    not much to put here, its pretty simple.
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    Inauguration of General Mariano Paredes

    General Mariano Paredes becomes President of Mexico. He refuses to meet with the U.S. representative in Mexico.
  • - General Zachary Taylor, leader of the U.S. Army, marches to the Rio Grande

    - General Zachary Taylor, leader of the U.S. Army, marches to the Rio Grande

  • The Mexican war(Mexican-American war)

    The Mexican war(Mexican-American war)

    President Paredes announces he will defend Mexico against the U.S. invasion of Texas.
  • construction of Fort Texas

    construction of Fort Texas

    The U.S. Army arrives on the Rio Grande opposite the Mexican city of Matamoros. They start to build a fort
  • skirmish between U.S. and Mexican forces

    skirmish between U.S. and Mexican forces

    A skirmish occurred between U.S. and Mexican forces at Rancho de Carricitos. This marking the beginning of the Mexican-American War
  • the Mexican Army began crossing the Rio Grande to attack U.S. Fort Texas

    the Mexican Army began crossing the Rio Grande to attack U.S. Fort Texas

    The Mexican forces, under the command of General Mariano Arista, aimed to besiege and capture the fort. This event was preceded by a skirmish at Rancho Carricitos where Mexican troops captured U.S. soldiers, further escalating tensions
  • March to Point Isabel to get supplies----->(pt.1)

    March to Point Isabel to get supplies----->(pt.1)

    General Taylor and 3,200 soldiers march to Point Isabel to get supplies
  • march from Point Isabel to rescue and bring supplies to the U.S. fort.

    march from Point Isabel to rescue and bring supplies to the U.S. fort.

    General Taylor and 3,200 soldiers march to Point Isabel to get supplies
  • Siege of Fort Texas

    Siege of Fort Texas

    Mexican troops bombard the U.S. fort with cannonballs