Mexican-American War
Two main causes of the Mexican-American War:
-The US annexation of Texas
-Dispute over Texas-Mexico
How many of Taylor's men were killed in April 1846?
11
What two Native American tribes helped the Wampanoags in King Philip's War?
The Mohawks and the Mohegans
What happened to the USS Maine?
Exploded and sank on February 15, 1898
Who was the leader of the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
When did Texas win its independence from Mexico?
April 21, 1836
Who went to Mexico in 1847 to negotiate a peace treaty?
Nicholas Trist
What was King Philip's actual name?
Metacom
When did the Spanish declare war on the United States?
April 24, 1898
What happened when John Slidell went to Mexico in November 1845?
Mexican president Jose Joaquin de Herrera refused to see Slidell
When did Mexico win its independence from Spain?
1821
What did Santa Ana do after Polk helped him become president of Mexico?
Sabta Anna immediately raised an army of approximately 25,000 men against the US
When did the Battle of Little Bighorn take place?
June 25-26, 1876
When did the Spanish-American War take place?
April 21st, 1898 to July 17th, 1898
How many Native Americans were relocated during the Trail of Tears?
Nearly 100,000
In what battle did Texas win its independence?
The Battle of San Jacinto
When was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ratified by Congress?
March 10, 1847
When did the Battle of Tippecanoe take place?
November 7, 1811
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
December 10, 1898
What was the border between Texas and Mexico after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Rio Grande
When was the Republic of Texas annexed to the US?
December 29, 1845
What states were gained with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, parts of Wyoming and Colorado
When did the Jamestown Massacre take place?
March 22, 1622
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?
The US gains Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam
1.) Where did the Battle of Santiago take place?
2.) Where did the Battle of Manila Bay take place?
1.) Cuba
2.) Philippines