Learn how the Mexican-American War reshaped North America in this concise 16-minute explainer. From political tensions to pivotal battles and lasting consequences, this video unpacks one of the most ...

Print shows a scene from the Battle of Monterrey, led by General Zachary Taylor and General William J. Worth, during the Mexican-American War.1855. Library of Congress. In 1844, President James K.

In the month of May, two key anniversaries that spurred the Civil War into motion occurred between the United States and Mexico over a conflict that centered on Texas. The Mexican-American War ...