Battles
What were the first two battles of the war?
Battle of Palo Alto
What was the cultural belief that American settlers were destined to expand west across the United States
Manifest Destiny
Future president of the United States who was a military commander during this war
Zachary Taylor
True or false: before the U.S invaded Mexico they tried to buy some of their territory
True
Where was the battle of Palo Alto fought
Present day southeastern texas
What large battle was led by future president Zachary Taylor
Battle of Buena Vista
Who was the president that advocated for the expansion of the United States
James K. Polk
Confederate military general who conducted important missions to apprehend the location of Santa Annas army
Robert E. Lee
What did Santa Anna use the war to do
Santa Anna used the war to reclaim power in Mexico
Where was the last battle of the war fought
Mexico city
Under the General Winfield Scott, the U.S had it's first successful water landing and forced the city of Vera Cruz to surrender.
Siege of Veracruz
What event happened in December 1845 that expanded the U.S. territory
United States annexation of Texas
The commander of the West army and someone who organized a government New Mexico
Stephen W. Kearny
Who was one of the wars harshest critics
Abraham Lincoln
Where was the battle of Cerro Gordo
Xalapa
The first major successful battle to occur from the Americans march towards Mexico City
The Battle of Cerra Gordo
Thornton Affair
Who was the president of the United States during the Mexican American war
James K. Polk
True or false: people of other groups in american left to help out Mexico
True: Irish catholics deserted America to help fight for Mexico
Where was the battle of Buena Vista
Coahuila and Saltillo
The Americans took over a main city after having to go through many fortresses/boundaries
The Battle of Mexico City
What was one of the immediate causes of the war
Territory disputes
Who was the Second Lieutenant that was responsible for logistics and transportation needs of almost 1,000 men
Ulysses S. Grant
How much did the war reduce the size of Mexico
More than a half
Where was the battle of Chapultepec
Chapultepec castle