WHAT ALL HAPPENED FEBRUARY TO MAY 1846
Find out what all happened February to May 1846

Mexican–American War: The Battle of Palo Alto – Zachary Taylor defeats a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war. (8. May 1846)

Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States. (23. May 1846)

In Austin, Texas the newly formed Texas state government is officially installed. The Republic of Texas government officially transfers power to the State of Texas government following the annexation of Texas by the United States. (19. February 1846)

President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War (11. May 1846)

Thornton Affair: Open conflict begins over the disputed border of Texas, triggering the Mexican–American War. (25. April 1846)

The first Mormon pioneers make their exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, westward towards Salt Lake Valley. (4. February 1846)

The Donner Party of pioneers departs Springfield, Illinois, for California, on what will become a year-long journey of hardship, cannibalism, and survival. (14. April 1846)

Mexican–American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey. (24. May 1846)

Polish insurgents lead an uprising in Kraków to incite a fight for national independence. (20. February 1846)

First Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Sobraon – British defeat Sikhs in final battle of the war (10. February 1846)

Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on Mexico. (13. May 1846)

The few remaining Mormons left in Nauvoo, Illinois, formally dedicate the Nauvoo Temple. (1. May 1846)

Mexican–American War: Siege of Fort Texas. (27. March 1846)

The Cambridge Chronicle, America's oldest surviving weekly newspaper, is published for the first time in Cambridge, Massachusetts (7. May 1846)