Unit 2: Westward Expansion

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Unit 2: Westward Expansion 10.18.17

Mexican-American War Mexico’s Fault: April 25, 1846: Mexican cavalry attacked U.S. soldiers in the disputed zone & laid siege to an American fort Taylor called in reinforcements & defeats the Mexicans

Mexican-American War America’s Fault: Polk wanted CA, NM, and the rest of the Southwest Offer to purchase those lands was rejected Moved troops into the area between the Rio Grande & Nueces River that both countries had previously recognized as part of Mexico

Mexican-American War May 13, 1846: Congress declares war, despite opposition from some northern lawmakers No official declaration of war ever came from Mexico US marches to Mexico City easily Mexico is outnumbered & has inferior weaponry

Mexican-American War Feb. 2, 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed: Rio Grande becomes US-Mexican border Mexico recognized US annexation of Texas Mexico sells CA & the rest of its territory north of the Rio Grande for $15 million

3 Options Work on Chapter 8 textbook notes (DUE TOMORROW) Independent study time (using the study guide) Flip chart review activity