Contenu connexe Similaire à 11 3 the mexican american war Similaire à 11 3 the mexican american war (20) 11 3 the mexican american war1. CHAPTER 11:
Expanding West
Section 3:
The Mexican –American War
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Martin William John
Van Buren Henry Tyler
“Martin Van Ruin” Harrison “His Accidency”
Died in 32 Days
6. Manifest Destiny
Most Americans believe in
manifest destiny
But should slavery spread
west?
James K. Polk is elected
President
11. War Begins
• He orders
General
Zachary
Taylor into
the disputed
area south of
Texas
13. “Mexico has passed the boundary of the
United States, has invaded our territory, and
shed American blood upon American soil….
The two nations are now at war.”
James K. Polk
19. The Bear Flag Revolt
American settlers in
California revolt against
Mexico
U.S. sees opportunity and
occupies California
23. The War Ends
• He wins
the Battle of
Veracruz
• Conquers
Mexico City
Mexico
surrenders
25. Treaties
1848 – Treaty
of Guadalupe
Hidalgo ends
the war
Also called
the Mexican
Cession
• Mexico
forced to give
up land