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Texas Annexation
America annexes Texas as a state, despite the threats they receive from Mexico. -
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Timespan of Mexican Cession
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Protection of Texas
General Zacahry Taylor is ordered by President Polk to march troops towards the Rio Grande, as to protecct Texas from attackers. -
Battle of La Mesa
Final conflict, with a U.S. win, before United States Forces invade Los Angeles. -
Thornton Affair
The battle occured along the border of Texas, and Mexico came out victorious, This caused the United States to declare war on Mexico. -
Siege of Fort Texas
The American Forces hold up against the Mexican Troops attacking, -
Battle of Palo Alto
Americans are victorious in a battle against Mexico, -
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Zachary Taylor secures another win in Texas. -
War Declaration
The American congress officially declares war on Mexico. -
Occupation of Matamoros
American Troops occupy Matamoros, and capture 300 sick Mexicans. -
California Independence
Captain John C. Fremont proclaims the independence of California . -
The Battle of Monterey
Battle in California resulting in a U.S victory. -
Seizure of Yerba Buena
Nava Commodore John D. Sloat seizes Yerba Buena. -
Occupation of Mexico
The U.S. occupies Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. -
Battle of Cañoncito
In Santa Fe, New Mexico General Stephen Watts defeats a Mexican troop. -
Battle of Santa Fe
Sanat Fe is occupied by General Kearny. -
Second Battle of Monterey
In California, General Zachary Taylor forces Pedro de Ampudia to surrender. -
Siege of Los Angeles
General José María Flores leads the Mexican and Californios in taking back Los Angeles. It resulted in a Mexican victory. -
Battle of Chino
24 Americans are captured by Californios in Rancho Santa Ana del Chino. -
Battle of Dominguez Rancho
Troops led by José Antonio Carrillo, defeat 203 US Marines led by U.S. Navy Captain William Mervine. -
First Battle of Tabasco
Commodore Perry leads an attack against Mexican troop, resulting in an incunclusive victory. -
Occupation of Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico
The U.S Navy begins occupation in Mexico. -
Battle of Natividad
In the Salinas Valley, a small battle occured, and America snatched the win. -
U.S. Army Occupation
The U.S. Army occupies Saltillo, Coahuila, and Mexico. -
Battle of San Pasqual
General Kearny is defeated by Californios and Presidial Lancers. -
The Mormons
The Mormons claim Tucson, Sonora, and it remains in their hands for no more than two days. -
Battle of El Brazito
Mexican forces storm El Brazito, New Mexico, but are defeated by the Americans, lead by Colonel Alexander William Doniphan. -
The Battle of Santa Clara
Skirmish in California, won by America. -
The Battle of Rio San Gabriel
Triggers a chain reaction of battles in Los Angeles, this one being a victory for the United States. -
First Battle of Mora
American forces, led by Israel Hendley, fail in an attack located in Mora, NM. -
Battle of Cañada
General Sterling Price beats some insurgents in New Mexico. -
Battle of Embudo Pass
Final insurgent stand before the Siege of Pueblo de Taos has an American victory. -
Battle of Buena Vista
America's General Zachary Taylor endures, though outnumbered, in the one of the largest battles of the war. -
Battle of Las Vegas
New Mexican insurgents and United States soldiers fight at Las Vegas , New Mexico resulting in an American victory. -
The Fall of an Empire
The capital of Mexico falls as the US invades. -
The Battle of La Paz
Battle that leaves Mexico with yet another defeat. -
Siege of La Paz
A second Mexican attack on La Paz, ending in an American victory. -
Fighting wears down.
Mexican partisans continued to resist the U.S. Army of Occupation. Formal fighting, however, had ceased by the end of January. -
Treaty of Guagalupe-Hildago
America emerges from the war, reigning victorious, though many sacrifices have been made. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago gave 525,000 sq. miles of land to America, in exchange for 15 million dollars, an astoundingly low price.
