MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR

TERRITORIES ACQUIRED BY THE U.S

• Treaty of Hidalgo
• A lot of South Western America
• Modern day Texas, and westward

Economic Opportunities

• The extensive land in America
• Farming
• Eventual development of factories

Railway System

• Establishment of railroads
• Connected the country coast to coast
• Easy transportation of goods
• Migration

Military Advantages

• U.S was more skilled in military
• Mexico was less organized
• Inner conflict within Mexico

Key Victories for U.S

• Siege of Veracruz, start of America's victory
• The Battle of Chapultepec, occupation of Mexico City
• Capture of San Blas, captured a coast city, near end of War

Native American

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Tears
• Reservations in Oklahoma