Mexican American War
What year did Mexico win it independence from Spain?
1821.
By 1835, how many Americans had settled in Texas?
25,000 Americans.
Were American allowed to live in Texas?
Americans were allowed to live in Texas but they had to become Mexican citizens , Catholic and they could not own slaves.
When was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed?
February 2, 1848.
What happen at The Alamo?
General Santa Anna attacked the mission and after a battle all Americans were executed.
Why did James Polk ease Zachary Taylor?
He saw him as a potential rival for the 1848 election.
How does Polk motivated people to declare war on Mexico?
He tells the people that American blood was shed in American soil by Mexican soldiers.
Where was the border between Mexico and United States according to Mexico?
It was at the Nueces River.
Where was the Mexico and United States border according to the United States?
It was at the Rio Grande.
What was the Oregon boundary dispute?
It was when James Polk wanted all of Oregon to the line of 54 degrees 40' north latitude.
Who was the President of the United States during the Mexican American war?
James K. Polk.
When did California declare independence from Mexico?
June 14, 1846.
When was the Oregon boundary dispute settled?
June 18, 1846.
When did the Mexican American war begin?
May 13, 1846
What happen at the Battle of San Jacintio?
Mexican forces were surprised and Santa Anna was captured.
What happen during the battle The Goliad?
Mexico's General Santa Anna executed about 400 Americans.
Did Mexico allow slavery?
NO.
What did the United States receive after the Mexican American war?
Santa Anna sold America California, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona for 15 million dollars.
When did the U.S troops storm Mexico City?
September 14, 1847
What were some of the early battles of the Mexican American War?
Some of the early battles were The Goliad and The Alamo.
Why did some Americans did not want to have Texas annex?
Texas was a slave state and some Americans were against slavery.
What was the Mexican-American War?
The Mexican-American war was the conflict between Mexico and America, which resulted in a great loss of land for Mexico.
How does the Mexican American war end?
The war ends when American forces attack and capture Mexico City.
What was the treaty that was signed after the Mexican American war called?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Who did James Polk put in for Zachary Taylor when he was removed?
Winfield Scott who was a member of the Whig Party.
Who was the general of the United States Army?
Zachary Taylor.