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Battle of San Jacinto
The Texan Army defeated the Mexican Army in just 18 minutes. About 12,000-13,000 men died. -
Battle of the Alamo
The fight lasted about 90 minutes. Mexico won and ended up killing every single one of he U.S fighters. -
Battle of San Pasqual
This is known as the bloodiest battle in California history. It has a very controversial outcome and many people were on Mexico's side because they had fewer deaths than that American side. -
Texas Annexation
When Texas was annexed, it became the 28th state. Settlers that lived in Mexican Texas declared independence in 1836. -
Battle of Buena Vista
The U.S. won against Mexico in the battle. Over more than 500 people died in this battle. -
Battle of Palo Alto
It was the first battle in the Mexican-American War. It took place 9 miles from Matamoros. -
Congress Declares War on Mexico
The U.S. and Mexico both had a dispute over Texas. The congress voted in favor of President Polk's request to declare war on Mexico. -
Troops occupy Matamoros
U.S. troops occupied a small part of Matamoros for 2 years since that's where the border was. They made stores, restaurants, and hotels. -
Capture of Santa Fe
America's Army used the trail in Santa Fe in order to go invade Mexico. No shots were fired during that time. -
Battle of Monterrey
The Mexican Army was defeated by the Army of Occupation. About 6,500 U.S. soldiers attacked the Mexican Army. -
Battle of the Sacramento River
The American Army won against the Mexican Army. It took place 15 miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico. -
Battle of Contreras
This is considered the bloodiest battle of the Mexican-American War. The U.S. Army was much bigger and won against the Mexican Army. -
Battle of Chapultepec
The fight happened inside of the Chapultepec Castle. Many of the Mexican men fled and escaped from the fight. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the war between the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico had to give up 55% of its territory because of the terms in the treaty.