Mexican American War (1 ene 1846 año – 1 ene 1848 año)
Descripción:
Fought after Mexican troops fired on American troops
in a disputed part of the border. The American army
was vastly superior and won easily, taking the Mexican
capital. The U.S. paid Mexico 15 million dollars and
forgave 2 million in debt in return for about 55% of
Mexican territory that now makes up Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and parts of other
states.
Añadido al timeline:
fecha:
1 ene 1846 año
1 ene 1848 año
~ 2 years