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Mexican-American War
The Mexican, American war was a conflict between the United States and Mexico. This war was sparked because of territorial disputes between the two countries. It ended with the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which resulted in Mexico ceding a significant amount of its territory to the United States. -
America vs Mexico border dispute (Start of Mexican-American War)
The U.S had claimed the Rio Grande as the border between Mexico and America. Mexico had insisted that it was further north at the Nueces River. Mexican forces and a U.S patrol got into a dispute that resulted in the death of many American soldiers. President Polk and the congress declared war against Mexico. -
Battle of Buena Vista
The Battle of Buena Vista was fought during the Mexican-American war from February 22-23, 1847. American General Zachary Taylor and his American forces defended against a large Mexican army lead by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna near Buena Vista, Mexico. The American army successfully won this battle, giving them a huge confidence boost. -
End of the Mexican-American War
The war between the United States and Mexico resulted in Mexico ceding a large part of its territory, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and more. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was put in place as a peace agreement between the two countries, giving America all of the land in return for $15 million. -
The Gadsden Purchase
After the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, there were many disagreements regarding the specific boundary lines between the U.S and Mexico. To resolve these problems, the Gadsden Purchase was brought up to finally get more clarity and a clear border between the two countries. The Gadsden Purchase gave the U.S additional land from Mexico for around $10 million. This treaty also secured a route for railroad development that was used for trade and communication across the United States. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The Fist Battle of Bull Run happened near Manassas, Virginia. It was the first major battle of the American Civil war, ending in a confederate victory. This battle demonstrated that the war would be expensive and long. -
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Civil War
The American civil war was a huge conflict fought between the northern states and the southern states. It was fought over issues such as slavery, state’s rights, and economic differences. It caused more than 600,000 deaths but did lead to the abolition of slavery and the creation of a united nation. -
The Siege of Vicksburg
The siege of Vicksburg occurred during the American civil war. It was a campaign west, where Union forces sieged the confederate city, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The victory for the Union gave the North Control of the Mississippi, splitting up the confederate into two and giving the Union dominance in the war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg took place around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This was the known “turning point” of the war, resulting in a Union victory. This battle was the deadliest and led to a shift in momentum in favor of the union. -
The Overland Campaign
The Overland Campaign was a series of battles fought in Virginia in the civil war. Union general Ulysses Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee engaged in many battles such as the battles of the Wilderness and Cold Harbor. Grants pressure on Lee’s army forced the confederates to fight in Petersburg, creating a turning point in the war in favor of the union. -
The Siege of Petersburg
The Siege of Petersburg was a campaign in the civil war where union forces attempted to cut off supply lines for the Confederate city of Petersburg. Petersburg was a huge supply center for the confederates and was the Confederate Capital. This siege lasted for 9 months and ended in the fall of Petersburg, collapsing the confederacy and giving the union an advantage. -
Appomattox Campaign
The Appomattox Campaign was the final campaign of the war, leading to the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. This surrender collapsed the confederacy and ended the American Civil War. It was one of the most significant events to happen in this War, giving the Union the victory.