Mexican-American War (jan 1, 1846 – jan 1, 1848)
Description:
Who: James PolkWhat: War between Mexico and the US resolved by the Treaty of Hidalgo.
Where: Mexico, California.
Why: New piece of foreign policy: more aggressive. Politically divisive, sets precedent.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1846
jan 1, 1848
~ 2 years
