apr 26, 1846 - Mexican Cession
Description:
In return for the cession of 619,000 square miles of territory, the United States agreed to pay Mexico $15 million and assume the claims of American citizens against that government up to $3.25 million. Including Texas, the United States had acquired approximately half of Mexico.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 26, 1846
Now
~ 180 years ago