The Gadsden Purchase was a treaty between the United States and Mexico in 1853 that resulted in the acquisition of a strip of land in present-day Arizona and New Mexico.
Battle of the Alamo (1836) Explained
The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where a small group of Texan defenders fought against a larger Mexican army, resulting in their defeat but inspiring future Texan independence.
Battle of Buena Vista Explained
The Battle of Buena Vista was a pivotal conflict during the Mexican-American War in 1847, resulting in a strategic victory for the United States.