My Research Paper US History
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VUL.TheMexicanWar1846-1848.pptxThe Mexican War (1846-1848)
Mexico’s reaction to texas
Mexico no longer wanted to respect the Rio Grande boundary—after all, Pres. Santa Anna was basically forced to sign a treaty when he surrendered.
The U.S. sent General Zachary Taylor to defend themselves
Polk’s peace plan
The US president (James K. Polk) sent John Slidell to make a peace deal with Mexico
Slidell was authorized to purchase New Mexico and California for $30 million
Mexico turned down the offer
US War Hero
Zachary Taylor
Taylor and his men easily defeated a poorly equipped Mexican army
The Bear Flag REvolt
Although the war was decisive, some Americans posted a flag with a grizzly bear and a single star.
These particular Americans wanted a “Republic of California”
The “revolution” didn’t last long
[video] https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9vc0ioSN8Y
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the “Mexican War”
The Mexican Cession =
The areas of New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah were given to the US, as were parts of Colorado and Wyoming (in exchange for $15 million)
California Gold Rush
[Video] https :// www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDkqvqqjMAA
California’s population jumped from 14,000 to 100,000 between 1848-1849
