Chapultepec

The Mexican American War

By emilyg0123
  • The U.S annexes Texas

    The U.S annexes Texas

    The United States added Texas to its territory but Mexico wouldnt accept Texas' independence.
  • The Mexican American War begins

    The Mexican American War begins

    The war started when Mexican soldiers fired on U.S troops, near the Rio Grande River
  • Matamoros is captured

    Matamoros is captured

    Zachary Taylor and U.S soldiers take over the city and Mexican troops move to Monterey.
  • The Battel of Monterey

    The Battel of Monterey

    The U.S troops take control of the city of Monterey by following the Mexican soldiers there.
  • Battle of Buena Vista

    Battle of Buena Vista

    The American troops were outnumbered by General Santa Anna and the Mexican Army, but the United states still won the battle and the city.
  • Battle of Mexico City

    Battle of Mexico City

    The U.S troops and General Winfield Scott arrive in Mexicos capital and defeat the Mexican army. On september 14th we take over the city.
  • The war ends

    The war ends

    The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed