Who, what, where, and when the Mexican american war
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico.
- Who: The United States and Mexico were the main participants in the war.
- What: The war was fought over territorial disputes and tensions between the two countries, specifically focused on Texas, which had recently been annexed by the United States.
- Where: The war primarily took place in what is now Texas, California, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
- When: The war began on April 25, 1846, and lasted until February 2, 1848, when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the conflict.