Mexican American War - The Battle of San Pasqual - California's bloodiest battle

Explore the Conquest of California from the 1846 Los Angeles Rebellion to the final U.S. occupation after San Pasqual, Río San Gabriel, and La Mesa. This video follows Californio leader Andrés Pico, General Kearny’s desperate march, and the Navy–Army advance that retook Los Angeles. With clear maps and a fast timeline, it shows how a small revolt became a pivotal campaign that secured American control of California.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - The Siege of Los Angeles
2:09 - Stockton Strikes Back
3:09 - Californio Strategy
3:57 - Kearney's March
5:53 - Fremont Wins The North
6:36 - Kearney Arrives
7:34 - The Battle of San Pasqual
12:09 - The March to Los Angeles
13:41 - The Battle of Rio San Gabriel
16:03 - The Battle of La Mesa
17:39 - The Treaty of Cahuenga
18:52 - Stockton Takes Control
19:39 - Fremont Resigns
20:25 - Fremont's Court Martial
21:04 - Conclusion