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Gen. Scott Captures Mexico City
U.S. General Winfield Scott’s troops capture and occupy Mexico City, completing a 260 mile, undefeated march southward through Northern Mexico. -
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The Butterfly Effect
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Fails
Mexican authorities refuse to accept the proposed terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, prompting the U.S. Govt. to begin procedures to annex Mexico to the U.S. -
Polk lays siege to Mexico
President James K. Polk sends massive troop surge to large cities all over Mexico, including Mexico City. The President also signs an authorization for the military to use force to maintain U.S. control of Mexico. -
US begins takeover of Central America
Imperialist President (and decorated Mexican – American War commander) Zachary Taylor orders simultaneous attacks on Guatemala and Nicaragua. Within 2 years, the U.S. overwhelms and seizes control of Central America. -
US Civil War Begins
The Souther States battle the Northern States for political and economic supremacy in the US. -
US Civil War Ends
General Lee and General Grant sign peace treaty at Appomattox, VA, ending 4 years of bitter fighting in the US Civil War. -
US invades Canada
The U.S. launches yet another attack, but this time to the north. Canada is a large, sparsely populated expanse, control of which would give the U.S. domain over the entire North American continent, truly fulfilling the idea of Manifest Destiny. Canada is also overflowing with minerals and other natural resources – enough to make any nation rich enough to be a world power. The battle for Canada would be long and costly. -
US troops take Montreal
Montreal falls to the U.S. military units from Vermont -
Toronto & Ottowa fall
Toronto and Ottowa fall to U.S. soldiers from Michigan and Ohio -
Battle of Saskatchewan
The Battle of Saskatchewan – the bloodiest battle of the war, and the conflict that would turn the tide for the U.S. victory a year later. Over 50,000 casualties were recorded over the 2 and a half day battle. -
Treaty of Detroit ends US-Canada War
The Treaty of Detroit makes Canada a territory and protectorate of the U.S. Manifest Destiny has finally been fulfilled and the U.S. is able to exploit the riches of the new northern territory to rebuild its treasury and its military. -
US prepares for new phase of global domination
The balance of worldwide power is in the process of shifting. The U.S. is prepared to launch a new series of operations to move forward with its long term plan of world conquest. What happens next?
