Mexican- American War

The Mexican- American War started in 1846 and ended in 1848. Texas declared its independence and the US did not recognize it. Texas did not like and follow Mexico's laws and this caused Mexico to become angry. Both country's started fighting and Texas asked the America for help. America seized Sonona and captured Fremont. The US claimed California in August. This started the battle of Buena Vista. In 1847 the US defeated the Mexican Army and gains control of Northern Texas. The US sailed to Vera Cruz and again defeated Mexico. A couple weeks later Mexico City fell causing the treaty of Guadeloupe Hidialgo ending the war. The US gained 500,000 square mile of land of Texas.