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Taylor Advances to Rio Grande
"In early 1846, General Zachary Taylor is ordered to advance to the east bank of the Rio Grande river. - Shmoop.com -
Texas Annexation
The United States annexes Texas. -
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The Mexican-American War
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Slidell Rejected
"Minister John Slidell is rejected by the Mexican government, but stalls his return back to the U.S. until Congress approves the new Oregon Territory boundaries on April 23. That way, the country can focus on the situation with Mexico instead of having to worry about a simultaneous dispute with Britain." - Shmoop.com -
Siege of Fort Texas
After war was declared, Mexico conducted a siege on the American held Siege of Fort Texas.This event further increased the U.S. desire for war with Mexico. -
Battle of Palo Alto
The Battle of Palo Alto was the first major battle of the Mexican-American war. U.S. cannons and artillery proved fatal to the Mexican army. The American army prevailed. -
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
The Americans chased after the retreating Mexican army and defeated them once again at Resaca de la Palma. This battle was easily won because of the superior military supplies that the U.S. possessed. -
Capture of Monterey
When the American army reached the town of Monterey, they found the Mexican troops waiting for them. The Americans soon found out that many of the Mexican troops were too far apart to recieve backup. This led the American army to easily taking out one troop at a time. U.S. General Zachary Taylor and his army took Monterey within a week of fighting. -
Battle of Buena Vista
U.S. General Taylor held off against Santa Anna's much larger army at Buena Vista. This battle was also viewed as the bloodiest of the war. -
Battle of Sacremento
The Battle of Sacremento took place on the Sacremento River, which was about fifteen miles north of the Mexican town of Chihuahua. The U.S. force consisted of only 940 men while the Mexican force contained 4,120 men. Although outnumbered, the American army had much superior artillery, which ultimately decided the outcome of the battle. -
Capture of Veracruz
The Capture of Veracruz was a vital part of the Mexican-American War because the city was a major Mexican refuge and port. When American forces captured it, many Mexican soldiers were cut off from supplies and weapons. -
Battle of Cerro Gordo
General Winfield Scott and the American army pushed past the Mexican army at the mountain pass of Cerro Gordo. -
Battle of Contreras
The American army faced off against the Mexican army at Contreras. They started pushing back the Mexicans and the battle then moved on to the town of Churubusco. -
Battle of Churubusco
The Mexican army, exhausted from fighting a losing battle, tried to hold off the American army at Churubusco. General Winfield Scott easily prevailed against the Mexican army and this resulted in a clear path to Mexico City. -
Battle of El Molino del Rey
General Winfield Scott began his military operations against a secured Mexican position at the town of Molino del Rey. The Mexican army put up a good fight but were overrun easily. This, along with the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, were the start of the end of the war. -
Battle of Mexico City
General Winfield Scott and American troops defeat the Mexican army for the last time. This battle is the final major battle of the war. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed by Nicholas Trist, the U.S. peace commisioner at the time, and Mexican representatives. This event marks the official end of the Mexican-American War.
