1. Mexican War
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USA Leaders:
President: James K. Polk
General: Zachary Taylor
General: Winfield Scott
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Mexico Leader:President/General:
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

4. 1. Manifest Destiny
With land being the measure of wealth, the USA has the right to expand west.
Divine Right- God gives the USA the right to move west and take any land we want.

6. 2. Why???
Mexico was still upset that they lost the territory of Tejas (Texas) during the Texas Revolution that ended 1836.

7. Tejas

8. 3. The 28th State
Mexico was also angry that Texas joined the United States of America in 1845.

9. 4. The Dispute
Mexico and the United States argued about the southern border of Texas. Both sides sent troops to protect the land.

10. 5. So it Begins
April 25, US Calvary was attacked by Mexican Troops which resulted in President Polk asking for a Declaration of War on May 13.

11. 6. Battles Battle of Palo Alto- USA Victory
Battle of Santa Fe- USA Victory
Battle of Resaca de la Palma- USA Victory
Battle of Monterrey- USA Victory
Battle of Buena Vista- USA Victory, outnumbered 4,000 (US) to 22,000 (Mex) soldiers
Battle of Cerro Gordo- USA Victory
Battle of Churubusco- USA Victory
Battle of Molino del Ray- USA Victory
Battle of Chapultepec Castle (Suburb of Mexico City)- USA Victory

12. Battle of Buena Vista

13. Casualty list: Mexico~ 25,000
7. The End
With the capture of Chapultepec Mexico Surrenders Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
To the Victor goes the Spoils- USA gains the following areas:CA, UT, NV, AZ, NM, WY, CO.
Casualty list: Mexico~ 25,000
USA~ 6,000

14. Gadsden Purchase- 1854 for $10 Million
USA New Territory
Gadsden Purchase for $10 Million