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This 19th-century belief claimed the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This treaty officially ended the war and redrew the U.S.–Mexico border.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
This early 1846 clash near the Rio Grande is often considered the first major battle of the war.
What is the Battle of Palo Alto?
This U.S. president started the war.
Who is James K. Polk?
This former Mexican territory was annexed by the U.S. in 1845, increasing tensions.
What is Texas?
This country lost about half its territory and faced political and economic instability after the war.
What is Mexico?
This battle came right after Palo Alto and helped the U.S. win control near Texas.
What is the Battle of Resaca de la Palma?
This U.S. general later became president after winning battles.
Who is Zachary Taylor?
The U.S. claimed this river as Texas’s southern border, leading to a dispute with Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande?
This 1848 discovery in newly acquired land led to a massive migration west.
California Gold Rush?
This battle took place at a castle near Mexico City and helped end the war.
What is the Battle of Chapultepec?
This Mexican leader fought against the U.S.
Who is Antonio López de Santa Anna?
This U.S. president pushed for expansion and provoked conflict with Mexico.
Who is James K. Polk
After the war, many people of this nationality living in the taken lands faced discrimination and land loss.
Who are Mexicans?
In this battle, U.S. troops captured a big city in northern Mexico.
What is the Battle of Monterrey?
This U.S. general captured Mexico City.
Who is Winfield Scott?
This treaty ended the war and forced Mexico to give up large amounts of land to the U.S.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
This long-term conflict in the U.S. was worsened by tensions over land gained from Mexico.
What is the American Civil War?
This major northern Mexico battle saw General Zachary Taylor defeat a larger Mexican force led by Antonio López de Santa Anna.
What is the Battle of Buena Vista?
This explorer helped lead Americans into California.
Who is John C. Frémont?