Mexican American War

Front

After the annexation of Texas in 1844, it was only a matter of time before war between ____________would happen.

Back

Mexico and the United States

Front

The United States said the border with Mexico was this river.

Back

Rio Grande

Front

Mexico said the border with the United States was this river.

Back

Nueces

Front

President Polk sent general Zachary _________ to Texas to protect the American border with Mexico.

Back

Taylor

Front

General Taylor’s troops were attacked by the Mexican army.

Back

True

Front

Did General Taylor’s troops attack the Mexican army at the border with Mexico?

Back

False

Front

What did the U.S. want from war with Mexico?

Back

land

Front

Many members of ___________ opposed the war with Mexico.

Back

Congress

Front

The U.S. had a huge _____________ advantage during the war.

Back

technological

Front

What was the leading cause of death of American soldiers during the war?

Back

disease