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The Thornton Affair refers to a confrontation that occurred on April 25, 1846, between American and Mexican troops near the Rio Grande, which was then the disputed border between Texas and Mexico. The incident escalated when Mexican forces attacked a U.S. patrol, leading President James K. Polk to declare that "American blood had been shed on American soil." This event was a catalyst for the Mexican-American War, which ultimately resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States. The Thornton Affair highlighted the tensions stemming from U.S. expansionism and the annexation of Texas.
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When did Joseph Thornton die?
Joseph Thornton died in 1891.
When did Abraham Thornton die?
Abraham Thornton died in 1860.
When was Barbara Thornton born?
Barbara Thornton was born in 1950.
When did Thornton Burgess die?
Thornton Burgess died in 1965.
When was Arthur Thornton born?
Arthur Thornton was born in 1854.
When did Thornton Affair happen?
Thornton Affair happened on 26-04-25.
What was the spark of the Mexican-American war?
IF the Spark was the Thornton Affair, the fuse was the annexation of Texas in 1845.
Reasons of the war with Mexico?
Annexation and the Thornton Affair.
What was The first battle of the Mexican war?
The Thornton Affair.
What was the opening battle of the Mexican-American War?
The Thornton Affair.
What was the immediate cause of the Mexican War in 1846?
The Thornton Affair.
What was the first battle of the Mexican American War?
The Thornton Affair.
What battle started Mexican-American War?
The Thornton Affair.
What was the first battle in the Mexican-American war?
The Thornton Affair.
What was the Mexican American War case boundary issue?
The Thornton Affair.
Which Mexican American War battles were fought in Texas?
The Thornton Affair.
Did Jerry Lynn Dean have an affair with Deborah Thornton?
Definitely yes they were having an affair. They deserved to die.
