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The Alamo War
On February 23, 1836, a Mexican force numbering in the thousands and led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began a siege of the fort. Though vastly outnumbered, the Alamo’s 200 defenders held out courageously for 13 days before the Mexican invaders finally overpowered them. For Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became an enduring symbol of their heroic resistance to oppression and their struggle for independence, which they won later that year. -
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Mecian - American War
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The War Begins
Mexican American War was between Mexico and United States. It started in April 1846 and it ended in February 1848. They were at War because they were trying to see if Texas ended at Nueces (Mexican claim) or Rio Grande (U.S. claim). -
Battle of Pola Alto
On May 8, 1846, U.S. troops defeat Mexico at the Battle of Palo Alto. The first official battle of the war. General Taylor declares victory when Mariano Arista's Mexican troops retreat. -
Battle of Resaca De La Palma
On May 9, 1846, the Battle of Resaca de la Palma begins when Mexican troops attacked Fort Texas. Which they believe is located in Mexican territory. Mexican troops are forced to retreated and suffer anywhere between 250 and 400 casualties. -
President James Polk
On May 13, 1846, President James Polk addresses Congress and says to them that “Mexico has invaded U.S. soil and that blood has been shed.” Congress approves the declaration of war. Some Americans are against it and think that Polk is simply trying to take more land for the U.S. -
Califronia
On June 1846, concerned about Mexican rule, a group of California settlers rebels against Mexico. They declare that California is an independent republic. Independence is short because the U.S. begins occupying California soon after that. -
Mexico City
In September 20-24, 1846, General Taylor captures the Mexican city of Monterrey. Taylor's troops first occupy the city of Matamoros and Camargo before heading south to Monterrey. It is a hard fought battle that results in a series of losses for both sides, but the U.S. eventually wins. -
The Battle of Buena Vista
On February 23, 1847, General Taylor and General Santa Anna face off near Buena Vista. General Taylor's troops are largely out numbered but with the use of heavy artillery they are victorious. The Battle of Buena Vista is likely General Taylor's greatest victory of the war and helps him get elected as president of the United States in 1848. -
Mexican Army Supplies
On April, 1847, General Winfield Scott leads the U.S. in the Battle of Cerro Gordo. Although U.S. troops are out numbered by Mexican troops. They kill or wound nearly 1,000 Mexican soldiers, take another 3,000 as prisoner, and take most of the Mexican army's supplies. -
The U.S. Wins the Battle of Mexico City
The U.S. wins the Battle of Mexico City. On September 14, 1847, after a week of fighting, General Scott and his troops wear down a weary Mexican Army and take over Mexico City. The Battle of Mexico City marks the unofficial end of the Mexican-American War. -
Tready of Guadalupe Hidalgo
On February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo officially ends the Mexican-American War. The Rio Grande River is established as the U.S.-Mexican border. Under the treaty, Mexico recognizes the U.S. annexation of Texas and agrees to sell California, as well as all of its territory north of the Rio Grande.
