Causes of War
What river did the U.S. say was the border of Texas?
The Rio Grande River.
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What does annex mean?
to add to something bigger
Where did the first fighting of the war take place?
Near the Rio Grande River
Who was the President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?
James K. Polk
What idea made Americans want land from coast to coast?
Manifest Destiny
What country won the Mexican-American War?
The United States
What does conflict mean?
a disagreement
What year did the Mexican-American War begin?
1846
Who was a general for the U.S. during the war?
Zachary Taylor
What country controlled Texas before it became independent?
Mexico
How did the war affect the map of the United States?
The country grew bigger
What does territory mean?
a specific area of land, sea, or space that belongs to or is controlled by a person or country
What was the war mainly about?
land and borders
Who led Mexico during part of the war?
Santa Anna
Why did borders cause problems between the U.S. and Mexico?
They did not agree on where the border was.
What did Mexico receive at the end of the war?
Money from the United States
What does border mean?
an invisible line that separates two different states or countries
What happened when U.S. troops moved into disputed land?
fighting began
What is a general?
A leader of an army
Why was Mexico upset when Texas joined the United States?
Mexico still believed Texas belonged to them
Why did the Mexican-American War matter for U.S. history?
It helped the U.S. gain new land.
What does treaty mean?
a document between two or more countries to agree on rules or end a war
How long did the Mexican-American War last?
About 2 years
Why are leaders important during wars?
They help make decisions and lead soldiers