Mexican American war (apr 1, 1846 – oct 1, 1848)
Description:
The immediate cause of the Mexican-American War was a disputed boundary between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip. Mexico did not recognize Texas as legitimate American territory and Texas admission to the United States antagonized Mexican officials and citizens.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 1, 1846
oct 1, 1848
~ 2 years and 6 months