The War With Mexico Flashcards
when was the war
1846-8
why was Mexico angry at the us
it still claimed sovereignty over texas
disputes over borders
what did polk want
wanted California and New Mexico
what did polk do to anger Mexico
1845 sent us troops into a border area to provoke Mexico
how did Mexico respond to us
abushed us soldiers killing or wounding 16 men
how much did the war cost the US
$100 million
how did the northerners perceive the war
northern aggression incited by the south
how many soldiers died in battle
2000 soliders and 11000 more of disease
28,000 Mexican soldiers died
what did southerners want from the war
to take the whole of Mexico
what did Mexico increase
sense of nationalism and controversy over slavery
what did it lead to
the treaty of Guadalpe Hidalgo
how did polk perceive the war
he was unhappy, he wanted more despite the war gaining everything the US wanted didnt seek reelection
how much did the US pay and want did he gain from this
$15 million for 500,000 square miles
how much of current US lands was this
2/5
what territories was gained
california New Mexico nevada Utah colorado Wyoming arizona
