Mexican–American War and the Mexican Cession (1846–1848)

1. Battle of Palo Alto fought in south Texas

   May 8, 1846Labels: Battle of, Rio Grande

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2. Battle of Resaca de la Palma follows

   May 9, 1846Labels: Resaca de, Rio Grande

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3. U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico

   May 13, 1846Labels: U S, Declaration of

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4. Bear Flag Revolt begins at Sonoma

   Jun 14, 1846Labels: Bear Flag, Sonoma

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5. Wilmot Proviso introduced in the House

   Aug 8, 1846Labels: Wilmot Proviso, David Wilmot

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6. Battle of Monterrey ends with capitulation

   Sep 24, 1846Labels: Battle of, Northern campaign

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7. Treaty of Cahuenga ends fighting in California

   Jan 13, 1847Labels: Treaty of, John C

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8. Taos Revolt begins in occupied New Mexico

   Jan 19, 1847Labels: Taos Revolt, New Mexico

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9. Battle of Buena Vista fought in northern Mexico

   Feb 22, 1847Labels: Battle of, Zachary Taylor

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10. Siege of Veracruz begins with amphibious landing

    Mar 9, 1847Labels: Siege of, Amphibious landing

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11. U.S. forces enter and occupy Mexico City

    Sep 14, 1847Labels: Occupation of, Winfield Scott

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12. Gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill

    Jan 24, 1848Labels: Sutter's Mill, Gold discovery

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13. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed

    Feb 2, 1848Labels: Treaty of, Mexico

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14. U.S. Senate ratifies treaty with amendments

    Mar 10, 1848Labels: U S, Treaty ratification

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15. Ratifications exchanged at Querétaro

    May 30, 1848Labels: Ratifications Exchange, Quer taro

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16. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo proclaimed

    Jul 4, 1848Labels: Treaty Proclamation, Mexican Cession

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