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war begins
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Battle of Palo Alto
The first official battle of the war. After Mexican troops retreat, Taylor declares his army victorious -
Battle at Resaca de la Palma
The day after the Battle at Palo Alto, Taylor’s troops follow Mexico’s retreating men to Resaca de la Palma (resaca is the Spanish term for a dry riverbed) and were victorious again -
congress delcares war
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Battle of Monterey
General Taylor’s army followed the Mexican troops to Monterey and fought to take control of this city. -
Santa Anna is officially elected president of Mexico once again
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Battle at Buena Vista
Generals Taylor and Wool and their troops were largely outnumbered when they met General Santa Anna and troops near Buena Vista. Yet, they still claimed the victory, one that earned General Taylor much attentioan and respect. -
Battle of Cerro Gordo
General Winfield Scott and his outnumbered troops fight through Santa Anna’s army and have an open path to Mexico City. -
Battle of Mexico City
General Winfield Scott and troops arive in Mexico's capital city and fight their final battle against a wearied Mexican army. The victory and occupation of the city by the U.S. on Sept. 14 marks the unofficial end of the Mexican-American War. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexican and U.S. negotiators (Trist) sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, it is ratified by the U.S. Senate on March 10th and by Mexican Congress on May 25th
