When was the mexican american war fought?

Answer 1

After 1845 the fact that Texas was now part of the United States was beyond dispute. Yet annexation did not calm tensions since the Texas-Mexican border remained a subject of dispute. The Mexican government defined the south and west border of Texas at the Nueces River. The Texas government, now backed by the U.S. government, declared that the Rio Grande was its southern border, a claim that increased the size of Texas by almost 200 percent. Predictably, Mexicoresponded to the Texans' belligerent declaration by breaking off diplomatic ties with the United States. This move set in motion a series of events that changed the pattern of Western expansion, foreign relations with Mexico, and American politics.

Provoking a War. Polk, meanwhile, was busy plotting how to gain the rest of the Mexican northwest for the United States. His first move was to send an envoy toMexico City with an offer to purchase California and New Mexico, an acquisition that would mean the loss of half of Mexico's territory, for $30 million. At the same time, he ordered American troops into the disputed territory between the Nueces and Rio Grande, and he dispatched a naval squadron into the Gulf of Mexico.

Answer 2

The Mexican-American War started in 1846 and ended in 1848.

In the contested Nueces Strip near present day Brownsville, Texas.

Answer 3

The Mexican was fought between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848. The war ended with the American capture of Mexico City.

Answer 4

The Mexican American War began in 1846 and ended in 1848.
From 1846 to 1848 and ending with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Answer 5

The Mexican American war was declared by the US Congress on 13 May 1846 and ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.

Answer 6

The US Congress declared War on 13 May 1846 and it ended with the Treaty of Guadlupe Hidalgo in 1848.

Answer 7

From 1846 to 1848.

Answer 8

1846-1848

Answer 9

1846