Battles
Old Spanish Missionary that Texican's used as a fort against Mexico
Alamo
U.S President during Mexican American War?
James K. Polk
What is this war called?
The Mexican American War
What State started the Mexican American War?
Texas
Revolt that led to a state flag being created with a bear on it?
California Bear Flag Revolt
Lieutenant in the Mexican American War. Becomes the 18th U.S President
Term for troops on horses
Dragoons
What river did the U.S believe their state of Texas border reached?
Rio Grande
First real battle of the Mexican American War?
Palo Alto
General during Mexican American War. Later becomes a U.S President?
Hint: He is not on the 50 dollar bill
Zachary Taylor
Belief the U.S is divinely ordained to take the western half of the Northern Continent
Manifest Destiny
What State was Gold found in?
California
First amphibious battle in U.S history?
Hint: Water invasion
Vera Crus
Army Engineer during Mexican American War. Later is commander of the confederate army in the U.S Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Treaty that gave the U.S California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Name 4 States gained by winning the war?
California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Military campaign led by General Stephen W. Kearny?
New Mexico Campaign
Placed in charge of the entire military after Zachary Taylor becomes really popular?
Winfried Scott
Compromise in congress for slave territory
The Compromise of 1850
Mexicos capital?
Mexico City