Mexican War
By: Sebastian Guzman
Causes of the war
- Border dispute
- Manifest Destiny
- Mexico wanted Texas, but Texas didn't want them
- Mexico resented offer to buy land
Political Leaders
United States president: James Polk
Mexico: Marno palderes
Military Leaders
United States: General Taylor, and General Scott
Mexico: Santa Anna
Terms of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Texas belongs to U.S.A.
- United States gained the Mexican cession
- Mexico reserved 15 million dollars
- Manifest Destiny
- The border Rio Grande
Battles!
- Monterrey: Texas won
- Mexico City: Texas won
- Paloato: Texas won
- Benabeta: Bloodiest battle, Texas won
Battle of Mexico City
Battle of Palo Alto
Battle of Monterrey
The Mexican and American War
Compromise of 1850
Manifest Destiny
Expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.