Mexican–American War - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mexican–American War, [a] also known in the United States as the Mexican War, and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico, [b] was an invasion of Mexico by the United States Army from 1846 to 1848.
Mexican-American War | Significance, Battles, Results, Timeline ...
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Mexican-American War, war between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. It was caused by a territorial dispute stemming from the United States’ annexation of Texas in 1845 and from contention over whether Texas ended at …
North America 1846: Outbreak of the Mexican–American War
WEBHistorical Map of North America & the Caribbean (13 May 1846 - Outbreak of the Mexican–American War: With the annexation of Texas, the US inherited that state's boundary dispute with Mexico.
Mexican‑American War: Causes & Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · The Mexican‑American War was a 1846‑1848 conflict over vast territories in the American West, which the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave to the United States.
A Brief Overview of the Mexican-American War 1846-1848
WEBMay 14, 2020 · When the Mexican military finally attacked Taylor’s army, war was declared, and Polk forced westward expansion through conflict with Mexico. Even though the war was opposed by many Americans, Americans rushed to volunteer and fight.
Mexican-American War | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEB1846 - 1848. Mexican-American War. The Mexican–American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that began in April 1846 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in February 1848. The war was fought mainly in what is now the southwestern United States and Mexico, and resulted in a victory for the United States.
Animated Maps | A Continent Divided: The U.S. Mexico War
WEBAnimated Maps | A Continent Divided: The U.S. Mexico War. Home. Animated Maps. Kearny's Route. As part of its strategy to gain control of Mexico's northern provinces, the War Department ordered Colonel Stephen Watts Kearny to seize New Mexico.
Military Resources: Mexican War, 1846-1848 - National Archives
WEBJul 22, 2019 · A site rich in the history of the war, by the Descendants of Mexican War Veterans. Read battle plans and orders, peruse letters, and see images of the war and veterans. U.S.-Mexican War: The Zachary Taylor Encampment in Corpus Christi
Mexican-American War - Invasion, Conflict, Treaty | Britannica
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Following its original plan for the war, the United States sent its army from the Rio Grande, under Taylor, to invade the heart of Mexico while a second force, under Col. Stephen Kearny, was to occupy New Mexico and California.
Research Guides: Mexican War: A Resource Guide: Introduction
WEBJun 16, 2022 · The Mexican War (1846-48) was fought between the U.S. and Mexico, ending with the boundaries of the U.S. extending to the Pacific Ocean. This guide compiles digital materials, external websites, and a selected print bibliography.