In 1845 Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican-American War in 1846.
The fall of Mexico City was at the hands of General Winfield Scott.
He created the conditions that caused the war.
Texas.
Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican-American War in 1846.
mexican-american war
The desire for Texan Independence from Mexico.
Mexican American War
The siege of Veracruz and the battle at Chapultepec.
Mexican War
Slavery caused the civil war
What are the five key events that led to Indians statehood