Mexican- American War (5 jan 1846 ano – 1 jan 1848 ano)

Descrição:

CAUSES
- Mexican republic won't address US citizen's grievances following Mexican revolution
- MX and US dispute their border. US believes the border is at the Rio Grande River; MX believes the border is at the Nueces River
- Manifest Destiny increases interest in Texas and Mexican-held western territory
- Increased interest in annexation of TX after support of the TX revolt
- MX government refused to negotiate a settlement for the annexation of TX

KEY EVENTS
- Polk orders forces into disputed territory, war breaks out
- US troops take over Mexico City