Mexican-American War Flashcards
What happened on April 25, 1846?
The Mexican cavalry attacked a group of U.S soldiers under the command of General Zachary Taylor. The americans won because of their superior artillery.
On which places did the americans won over mexicans?
On the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma
On which date did the U.S Congress declared war?
On 13 May, 1846 despite the refusal of some lawmakers. Mexico never declared war officially though.
How much did the war lasted?
It started on May 13, 1846 and it finished on February 2, 1848.
Why did the war ended?
Because of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the terms were agreed on Mexico
Why did the war happened?
Because Texas gained independence from Mexico in 1836, but americans did not want it to join the union because some political interests said that it was seen as another slave state.
Also, Mexicans were encouraging border raids, and any annexation would lead to war.
What impact did it have on the U.S?
Many lives lost
Money wasted to sustain the armies
Many slaved states were disputed, which helped to cause the civil war
They gained more territory
The found silver and gold
U.S.A started becoming one of the strongest nations
Mention some to territories that Mexicans lost
California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico
President James K. Polk wanted Texas to __________ and wanted Oregon to _________
Texas to be re-annexed
Oregon to be re-occupied
When the purchasing offers of Polk were rejected, he sent troops to fight in:
Between Rio Grande and Nueces River
The election of James K. Polk was in
1844
James K Polk supposedly did this because of the:
Manifest Destiny that USA was having, so he wanted to expand more and more
How much money was approx lost?
And how many soldiers died?
75 million dollars
5,800 died in battle and 11,000 of injuries
Who was leading the Mexican Army?
Mariano Arista
