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The US and Mexico Defeat French Invaders
The United States government is angered by Napoleon and his French invasion of Mexico because it violated the Monroe Doctrine, allowed supporters of current President Benito Juárez to purchase weapons and ammunition, and issued strong warnings to France. Ultimately, the French army retreated in disgrace. This event improved relations between the US and Mexico. -
Mexico to Open to Foreign Investments
The Mexican presidency had been seized in 1876 by General Porfirio Díaz. The US and Mexico still had close diplomatic and economic ties at this time and the US finally recognized Diaz as president. During Díaz's term, Mexico stated that it was open to foreign investment. The US saw this as an opportunity for expanding and trading in foreign markets. Many US entrepreneurs invested in ranching, agriculture, and mining. -
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The Border War of 1910 to 1919
Revolutionary activity started in Mexico, the United States government stationed soldiers along the border to protect their citizens and ensure that the fighting remained on the Mexican side. The US was trying to stay out of if for political and economic reasons but warned that the military would take action if lives and property of US nationals living in the country were endangered. -
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The Bandit Wars
A series of raids in Texas is carried out by Mexican rebels from Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Chihuahua; the three Mexican states which bordered Texas. These became known as the Bandit Wars. -
President Wilson Stops the Shipment of Arms to General Huerta
President Woodrow Wilson stopped the shipment of arms to General Victoriano Huerta, who had turned on President Francisco Madero because he was an advocate of democracy and opposed dictatorship. The US was involved because of the belief the revolution was negatively affecting their commercial interests. -
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Ten Tragic Days
The Ten Tragic Days were a series of events that took place in la Ciudad de México which lead to the assassination of President Francisco I. Madero. This assassination was led by General Huerta, who then seized the presidency for himself. The US realized that Huerta was bad news, and began materially backing the other side. -
US Marines Invade Veracruz
President Woodrow Wilson ordered a military blockade in the Mexican city of Veracruz in response to the Tampico Affair, when nine US sailors were arrested for entering a fuel loading station. The sailors were released, but when the US naval commander demanded an apology and a 21-gun salute, the Mexican government refused to meet his demands. Mexican general and revolutionary, Pancho Villa, responded to this by attacking the US city of Columbus, New Mexico. -
The Pancho Villa Expedition
This US expedition was launched in retaliation for Pancho Villa's attack on the US town of Columbus, New Mexico. The objective of this mission was to capture Villa, but US forces were unsuccessful. The US was forced to give up and withdraw across the border. -
The Battle of Ambos Nogales
The Battle of Ambos Nogales was a dispute between Mexican and US armed forces that occurred when the US army was stationed in Nogales, Arizona. During this time period, International Street served as the border and several fatal incidents had occurred in this area as a result of the dispute. The border issue had always been a long and ongoing problem. In the end, both governments agreed to build a wall that would establish a new border between the US and Mexico. -
he Bucareli Treaty is Signed
President Álvaro Obregón of Mexico wanted to restore relations between the US and Mexico which had been strained since the Mexican Revolution. The United States agreed to recognize the new Mexican government under his rule, and President Obregón ensured that Mexico would guarantee the rights of property of US citizens living in Mexico and its oil companies in Mexican territory.
