The Mexican-American War

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The Mexican-American War 1846-1848 Ms. Weston US History 9/22/06

How did Americans become interested in land that far West?

It All Starts With Texas! At first Mexicans encourage American settlement. Conflicts over cultural issues, including slavery

Key Figures in Texas Independence, 1836 Sam Houston (1793-1863) Steven Austin (1793-1836)

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo The Battle of the Alamo General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo

Remember the Alamo!

Texas Declaration of Independence

The Republic of Texas

Victory in Texas Santa Anna forced to sign Treaty of Velasco—1836. Texas becomes independent. Americans wait ten years to annex Texas—because of issue of slavery and to avoid war with Mexico.

The Bear Flag Republic The Revolt  June 14, 1845 John C. Frémont

The Slidell Mission: Nov., 1845 Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande River as the TX-US border. US would forgive American citizens’ claims against the Mexican govt. US would purchase the New Mexico area for $5,000,000. US would buy California at any price. John Slidell

The Mexican War (1846-1848)

Divisions over War Southerners want war—will expand slavery Northerners oppose it for exact same reason --Anti-slavery groups take the lead

The Bombardment of Vera Cruz

General Scott Enters Mexico City US victory—September 1847

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848 Nicholas Trist, American Negotiator

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848 The Treaty was basically forced on Mexico! Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River. Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico. U. S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000). MEXICO LOST HALF OF ITS TERRITORY IN ALL!