The Synthesis of "Mexican-American War"
Insights on "Mexican-American War"
Insights on "Mexican-American War"
An overview of the 1846-1848 conflict between the U.S. and Mexico that dramatically altered the map and intensified debates over slavery.
Discover the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the bloody conflict that ended a 30-year dictatorship and reshaped modern Mexican society and government.
An overview of the brutal, often-overlooked conflict that marked the U.S.'s emergence as a colonial power and shaped the future of the Philippines.
An explainer on the 1898 conflict that ended Spain's empire in the Americas and marked the rise of the United States as a global power.
A concise overview of the American Civil War (1861-1865), a conflict that redefined the United States by ending slavery and preserving the nation.
Discover the French and Indian War, the North American chapter of a global conflict that reshaped the continent and set the stage for revolution.
A concise overview of the War of 1812, a defining conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain over maritime rights and territorial expansion.
An overview of the First Barbary War (1801-1805), the United States' first overseas conflict against North African pirates over tribute demands.
A brief overview of the Paraguayan War (1864-1870), the deadliest conflict in South American history, and its catastrophic consequences for Paraguay.