Thornton Affair Printable Outline |
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The Thornton Affair was a significant incident that occurred during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). It involved a clash between U.S. and Mexican forces near the Rio Grande and played a role in escalating tensions between the two nations. |
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The Thornton Affair was a pivotal event in the lead-up to the Mexican-American War, as it contributed to the escalating hostilities between the two nations and played a role in the outbreak of full-scale conflict. |
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