1848 in the United States

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Events from the year 1848 in the United States.

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Events

February 2: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the Mexican-American War and ceding all the Republic of Texas's territorial claims to the United States for $15m. Flag of Texas.svg
February 2: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the Mexican–American War and ceding all the Republic of Texas's territorial claims to the United States for $15m.

January–March

May 29: Wisconsin admitted as the 30th U.S. state. Flag of Wisconsin.svg
May 29: Wisconsin admitted as the 30th U.S. state.

April–June

July–September

November 7: The first U.S. presidential election held in every state on the same day sees Whig Zachary Taylor of Virginia defeat Democrat Lewis Cass of Michigan. ElectoralCollege1848-Large.png
November 7: The first U.S. presidential election held in every state on the same day sees Whig Zachary Taylor of Virginia defeat Democrat Lewis Cass of Michigan.

October–December

No fixed date

Ongoing

Births

Deaths

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John Quincy Adams

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Events from the year 1833 in the United States.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1846 in the United States</span> List of events

Events from the year 1846 in the United States. In this year, the United States declares war on Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War.

Events from the year 1847 in the United States.

Events from the year 1849 in the United States.

Events from the year 1850 in the United States.

Events from the year 1851 in the United States.

Events from the year 1852 in the United States.

Events from the year 1853 in the United States.

Events from the year 1854 in the United States.

Events from the year 1855 in the United States.

Events from the year 1866 in the United States.

Events from the year 1869 in the United States.

Events from the year 1897 in the United States.

Events from the year 1907 in the United States.

References

  1. ↑ Claflin, Alta Blanche (1915). Political parties in the United States 1800–1914. New York Public Library. p. 50.
  2. ↑ Wellman, Judith (2000). The Road to Seneca Falls. University of Illinois Press. p. 176. ISBN   0-252-02904-6.
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