The U.S.-Mexican War (1846-1848) tells the dramatic story of a war in which Mexico lost almost half of its national territory to the United States. This documentary series explores the events ...
Imagine cannons booming, muskets crackling, and the spirit of adventure hanging heavy over the rugged plains of Texas. Then, in the spring of 1846, the fuse finally burned down. What followed was the ...
In 1846, U.S. soldiers set out to conquer Mexican territory and Pres. Polk sets aim on Mexico City. In June of 1846, an army of 1600 soldiers begin a 900-mile march to conquer the Mexican territory of ...
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The war America pushed sparks Mexico’s collapse

In 1846, the United States went looking for a war with Mexico and found one on the Rio Grande. A border clash gave President James Polk the excuse he needed to declare war and push the army south. The ...
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