Ch6.2 The Mexican War

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expand

Back

to spread out

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Boundary

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a line between two countries

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What led to the Mexican War?

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Boundary disputes between the USA and Mexico and the desire to expand

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What is a skirmish?

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a small battle

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What was the first major battle of the Mexican War?

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Battle of Palo Alto

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How did gaining new land add to the United States?

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They had more land for resources.

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Mexico claimed what river was the boundary between the two countries?

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Nueces River

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The United States claimed what river was the boundary between the two countries?

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Rio Grande

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What important event caused an end to the war with Mexico?

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The US Army captured Mexico City.

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At the conclusion of the war, how much land did the United States gain?

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about 500,000 Acres