Mexican American War
When did Mexico Gain independence from Spain?
September 27, 1821
What two tribes helped the Wampanoags in King Phillip's Native American name?
Narragansett and Nipmuc
When did the Spanish American War take place?
April 21st- August 13, 1898
Where did the Battle of Santiago take place?
Southern coast of Cuba
Who led the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
When did Texas win Independence from Mexico?
April 21, 1836
What was king Phillip's Native American name?
Metacom
When did Spain declare war on the U.S.?
April 23, 1898
Where did the Battle of Manilia Bay take place?
Manila Bay, Philippines
Who went to Mexico in 1847 to negotiate peace?
Nicholas Trist
When was Texas annexed by the United States?
December 29, 1845
About how many Native Americans were relocated during the Trail of Tears?
About 60,00-100,000
What happened to the USS Maine?
It exploded and sank in Havana Habor.
When did the Battle of Little Bighorn happen?
June 25-26, 1876
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?
Spain gave up Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the U.S.
What treaty ended the Mexican American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
When did the Battle of Tippecanoe happen?
November 7 1811
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
December 10, 1898
When did the Jamestown Massacre happen?
March 22, 1622
What states/territories did the U.S. gain from Mexico?
California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
What were the two main causes of the Mexican American War?
Texas annexation and the dispute over the Texas Mexico Border
To forcibly relocate Native Americans from their southeastern lands.
What did the U.S. gain from Spain after the war?
Spain gave up control of Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.
What happened at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas forced defeated Santa Anna's army, leading to Texas independence.
What did Santa Anna do after Polk helped him become president of Mexico?
Santa Anna agreed to help Texas gain independence but later returned to power in Mexico.