null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
4441678
US vs MX
Description
my social studies project
No tags specified
american vs mexican war
american wars
texas rangers
Mind Map by
Robert Foster
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
Robert Foster
over 8 years ago
8
0
0
Resource summary
US vs MX
cause of war
because tx's became state but mx still thought tx's belonged to them
because MX thought that the border was the Nueces river US thought that the border was Rio Grande
because of manifest destiny
start of the war for tx's
mx pov: was us is invading our territory
Mexican crossed into U.S. territory and attacked the U.S. military.
important people
Zachary Taylor: U.S. hero of Buena Vista and won may battles during the war; elected POTUS in 1848.
Mariano Arista Mexican President
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Mexican general
Winfield Scott: a U.S. general who captured Mexico City; a major turning point in the war.
James Polk: U.S. President An expansionist, he wanted the U.S. to achieve manifest destiny.
the war
TEXAS RANGERS became known as “los diablos Tejanos” – the devil Texans
About 5,000-8,000 TX joined war for revenge
USA had better generals, weapons, and supplies during the war.
TREATY OF GUADALUPE- HIDALGO
Mexican Cession – MX ceded northwestern lands to USA for $15 million: miles of landCA, CO, NM, AZ, UT, NV, WY); about 529,000 sq.
Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the U.S.
Rio Grande is southern border between U.S. and Mexico.
USA pays TX $3 million for damages MX caused.
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
Circulatory System
bridget.watts97
Weimar Revision
Tom Mitchell
Chemistry Edexcel C2 topic 1+topic 2 notes
isabellaoliver
GCSE Biology Unit 1 AQA
Archie Clay
Revision Time Table
jessica3008
Of Mice and Men Quotes
_Jess_
chemistry: c2
kristy baker
AS Sociology - Education Theories
HannahLB
GCSE REVISION TIMETABLE
Sophie Thuita
GCSE - AQA: C1.1 The Fundamental Ideas in Chemistry
Olly Okeniyi
The Circulatory System
mimtasin afra
Browse Library