Mexican-American War

Manifest Destiny

Territories Aquired

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave U.S the following
• Rio Grande border of Texas
• California
• Area comprising New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado.

Railroads

• Increased Communication
• Increased trade
• Increased migration

Economic Oppurtunity

• Anglo settlers moved to Texas for farming
• In 1848 there was fold found large amounts of Gold found in California and settlers were attracted.
• Large amounts of land to start ranch or farm
• Traveling West became easier which enabled more immigrants to come.
• Many settlers believed in Manifest Destiny

War

Advantages

• Superior Firearms such as cannons and mortars.
• The U.S had better generals who helped win the war such as Zachary Taylor.
• Infighting among Mexico politics and poor Mexican Leadership
• The U.S had better resources because of great funding

Key Victories

• The Battle of Palo Alto 1846
• Battle of Monterrey 1846
• Battle of Cerro Gordo 1847
• Battle of Contreras 1847

Native People

• Indian Removal Act 1830- relocation of tribes east of Mississippi River.
• Dawes Act 1887- granted Native Americans land for US citizenship
• Many negotiation treaties were signed by tribes to move westward.
• The US did not support the Native Americans