The Mexican-American War
This is Eric's Mexican-American war project by Eric Tuttle
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THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
BY: ERIC TUTTLE
Who,What,When,Where,and Why?
The Mexican-American war was fought between the U.S. and Mexico between 1846-1848 in Mexico and present day Southwestern USA. This war was fought over the land to the west and the U.S.'s annexation of Texas after Mexico warned the U.S. not to in order for Mexico to continue border raids on Texas
Important Battles
Two important battles were the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. These two battles were important because they were the first two battles of the war and they caused the U.S. to officially declare war on Mexico.
IMPORTANT LEADERS
- President James K. Polk- President of the U.S. at the time of the Mexican-American war
- General Zachary Taylor- won the two first battles of the war and many more after
- General Antonio López- double crossed Polk after he relieved him of his exile and lead the Mexican army during the war
- General Winfield Scott- took over many cities including Mexico's capital city
Manifest Destiny
Manifest destiny was the American belief that the U.S. had the God given right to expand across north America to the Pacific Ocean. This plays a role in starting the war, for the U.S. wanted the land controlled by Mexico in the West.
Conclusion of the War
In the end, the U.S. took over Mexico's capital and won the war and Mexico had to give all of its land north and west of the Rio Grande River to the U.S.
FUN FACTS
- The U.S. army only had 8,000 at the beginning of the war but soon grew to 60,000 towards the end
- The U.S. had a better economy and government than Mexico during the war
- Guerrilla attacks on American supplies was a tactic the Mexicans used that had little effect on the Americans
- Gold was found in California days before Mexico ceded land to the U.S.
More Fun Facts
- The war cost the U.S. 13,780 American lives during the war and $100 million
- 90% of the 25,000 Mexicans lost during the war died of diseases like yellow fever
- The U.S. dominated the seas during the war
