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The US declared War based on a 25 April clash between US and Mexican forces in the Neuces Strip in what became known as the Thornton Affair.
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What A dispute over the border started which war?
Mexican War
What year did Mexican American war start?
This war started in 1846.
What battle started Mexican-American War?
The Thornton Affair.
When did the Mexican-American War start?
The Mexican American War was declared on 13 May 1846 or on it was April 25, 1846 that the American-Mexican war started as the result of border incident known as the Thornton Affair.The Mexican American war began on 25 April 1846.
Is the war of us and Mexico the same as the Mexican war?
Yes, started in April 25, 1846
Who started the Mexican- American war?
It is debatable who started the war, but shots were fired and men died. James Knox Polk asked Congress for a Declaration of War.
What started the Mexican Spanish war?
The Grito de Dolores by Father Hidalgo.
When was the Mexican War started?
April 25, 1846 on the southern border or Texas
What role did miguel hidalgo have in the Mexican Independence?
He started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican war of independence against Spain.
What started the westward expansion?
The acquisition of the vast new territories following the Mexican War.
Why didn't Mexico want to pay for damages after the Mexican War to the US?
they believe we started it
When was the civil war in Mexico?
The Mexican Revolution started in 1910 and lasted until 1920.
