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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Collection of facts about the Mexican-American War

This post is a collection of facts about the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). There are 9 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceded by the American annexation of Texas in 1845
• Mexico refused to recognize the Treaties of Velasco (1836)
• Texas was an independent country (1836-1845)
• President James K. Polk campaigned on U.S. expansion in 1844
• United States invaded Mexico in 1846
• Mexico City captured in 1847
• Ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848
• Mexico recognized cession of Texas, California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming
• Rio Grande recognized as the border between Mexico and the United States