History of War

TIMELINE OF THE... MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

25 April-9 May 1846

TEXAS CAMPAIGN

Inspired by the concept of ‘Manifest Destiny’, the USA expands westwards and annexes Texas. When negotiations to purchase New Mexico and California from Mexico fail, the United States launches an

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