Mexican-American War (Better Dead Than Red)

The Mexican-American War is a conflict between the US and Mexico.

Engagements

 * Battle of Palo Alto
 * Battle for Mexico City
 * Siege of Cancun

Prelude
Mexico refused to sell the Mexican Cession to the US. Troops under Zachary Taylor marched into disputed land between Texas and Mexico and Taylor's forces were attacked by Mexican soldiers.

Aftermath
The Treaty of Guadeloupe-Hidalgo was signed ending the War. The US gained the Mexican Cession, Baja California, Baja California Sur, the Yucatan Peninsula, and got land past the Rio Grande.