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Thornton Affair: Open conflict begins over the disputed border of Texas, triggering the Mexican–American War
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
Bear Flag Revolt begins: Anglo settlers in Sonoma, California, start a rebellion against Mexico and proclaim the Califor
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California.
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
Governor-general of the Philippines Narciso Claveria, signs a decree to reform the country's calendar by skipping…
Governor-general of the Philippines Narciso Claveria signs a decree to reform the country's calendar by skipping…
The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes pla
Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity"
Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity"
John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert
The Webster–Ashburton Treaty is signed, establishing the United States–Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains.
The Webster–Ashburton Treaty is signed, establishing the United States–Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains.
American Indian Wars: Second Seminole War ends, with the Seminoles forced from Florida.