Mexican American War Overview

What years was the Mexican American War fought?

• 1846-1848
• 1836-1838
• 1850-1852
• 1840-1842

One of the causes of the Mexican American War...

• Territorial expansionism and the annexation of Texas.
• The influence of European powers in North America.
• Cultural differences between Mexicans and Americans.
• Economic disputes over trade tariffs.

What River did the United States claim was the border between it and Mexico?

• Rio de la Plata
• Mississippi River
• Rio Grande
• Colorado River

What river did Mexico say was its border between it and the United States?

• Colorado River
• Rio Grande
• Nueces River

• Rio Bravo

Americans belief it was their God-given right to expand west all the way to the Pacific Ocean

• Manifest Destiny
• Frontier Freedom
• Pioneer Spirit
• Westward Expansion

What was another cause of the war...

• Economic sanctions and trade disputes
• Political alliances and treaties
• Failed Diplomacy: President James K. Polk sent an ambassador to buy land from Mexico (California and New Mexico), but Mexico refused.

• Cultural differences and misunderstandings

U.S. President, strong supporter of Manifest Destiny.

• Zachary Taylor
• Andrew Jackson
• Ulysses S. Grant
• James K. Polk

Who was the U.S. General, led troops into disputed area, won major battles.

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower
• General Robert E. Lee
• General Norman Schwarzkopf
• General Zachary Taylor

U.S. General who led the final campaign and captured Mexico City.

• Zachary Taylor
• Stephen W. Kearny
• Winfield Scott
• Robert E. Lee

Who took New Mexico and helped in California.

• General Zachary Taylor
• General Winfield Scott
• General Stephen W. Kearny
• Colonel John C. Frémont