Historical Events tagged with "thornton"
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Border Dispute Ignites Mexican–American War
The Thornton Affair marked the first military engagement between U.S. and Mexican forces, occurring in a disputed territory near the Rio Grande. U.S. Army Captain Seth Thornton and his troops faced Mexican cavalry while patrolling the area, leading to a skirmish that resulted in American casualties. This clash was fueled by territorial contention following the annexation of Texas by the United States. The incident escalated tensions, prompting President James K. Polk to declare war against Mexico, fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape of North America.
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