Mexican American War (18 abr 1846 año – 18 feb 1848 año)

Descripción:

President Polk = firm believer in Manifest destiny & American expansion. He instigated a fight by moving troops into a disputed zone between the Rio Grande and Nueces River. Mexican cavalry then attacked them which eventually led to war.

The US invaded Mexico and had a series of battles (the US winning the majority of them). The war ended w/ the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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