Mexican American War
When did Texas gain independence from Mexico?
1836
A civil war is _____?
a war between the people of the same country
A person who turns against their own country?
traitor
When did World War 1 end?
The war ended on November 11 1918.
3 main causes of WWII?
treaty of Versailles, great depression & fascist aggression
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a treaty that the US forced Mexico to sign in 1848, giving Mexico's northern lands to the US (NM,CO,AZ,UT,CA,NV)
What were the three Civil War issues?
1 - states rights, 2 - slavery, 3 - preservation of the Union
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who were the big three when it came to the Treaty of Versailles?
The Big Three were Woodrow Wilson(USA), Lloyd George(Britain), and Clemenceau(France).
What were the countries on the axis powers?
italy, Japan, Germany, and soviet union
What were the deaths on each side as a consequence of the Mexican American War?
About 25,000 Mexicans died (some from disease) and about 13,000 Americans died.
What statement did the Emancipation Proclamation make?
All slaves in the Confederate States were free.
Which battle was considered the turning point in the Rev. War?
Battle of Saratoga
What does BRAT stand for in the Treaty of Versailles?
Blame, Reparations, Army, and Territory.
What were the countries on the allied powers?
great Britain, France, USA, soviet union (they switched from axis powers), China
Define to Annex?
to claim land
Who was the president of the U.S. during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Name 2 advantages the British had in the Rev. War?
strong navy, well equipped, well trained
What does MAIN stand for when it comes to the causes of the first world war?
Militarism, Allies, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
Where most of the wars were fought?
on the eastern & western front
When did U.S. Congress vote in favor of President James Polk's request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas?
May 13, 1846
The civil war began in what year?
1861
Name 2 advantages the Americans had in the Rev. War?
fighting for their homes, knew land well, great leadership, France's help
Which countries were involved in World War 1?
Britain, France, USA, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
Why did the soviet union change alliances with Hitler?
because Adolf Hitler broke their promise of not invading each other