1. The Alamo Mexican American War
By Mr. Griffin

2. The Alamo
What state was the Alamo located in?

3. The Alamo
Texas

4. The Alamo
What exactly was “The Alamo”?

5. The Alamo
A mission/church located in Texas.

6. The Alamo
Why did Spain/Mexico invite Americans to live in Texas?

7. The Alamo
Texas was not heavily populated. They wanted to people to settle in Texas.

8. The Alamo
What did Americans agree to do if they moved to Texas?

9. The Alamo Learn to speak Spanish Become Catholic
Follow Mexican/Spanish laws
Give up their slaves

10. The Alamo
True or False
The Texans wrote a Declaration of Independence from Mexico.

11. The Alamo
True!!
They wanted to become a free and independent country.

12. The Alamo
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

13. The Alamo
Mexico

14. The Alamo
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?

15. The Alamo
Santa Anna

16. The Alamo
Who was the leader of the Texas Army?

17. The Alamo
Sam Houston

18. The Alamo
What city in Texas is named after Sam Houston?

19. The Alamo
HOUSTON

20. The Alamo
After Texas wins independence they become the 25th state.

21. The Alamo
False
They become the 28th state!

22. The Alamo
Why does Santa Anna sign over all rights to Texas?

23. The Alamo
He was captured in battle. He signed over Texas rights to save his life!

24. The Alamo
Who was the famous knife fighter that was in the Alamo?

25. The Alamo
Jim Bowie

26. The Alamo
Who was the famous Congressman that fought at the Alamo?

27. Davy Crockett

28. The Alamo Discussion Question
There are often common themes with conflict. Think about the French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, and Texas’ fight for independence. What are common themes?

29. The Alamo Discussion Question
Think about great leaders. How were George Washington and Sam Houston similar?

30. Mexican American War
What was the disputed territory?

31. The Mexican-American War

32. The Mexican-American War
Who was the famous general that led the Mexican Army?

33. The Mexican-American War
Santa Anna

34. The Mexican-American War
Who was the President of the United States during the Mexican- American War?

35. The Mexican-American War
James Polk

36. Mexican – American War
What military leader, for the US, later became US President?

37. Mexican – American War
Zachary Taylor

38. Mexican – American War
The United States Army captures the capital of Mexico.
The Mexican Army/Government is forced to surrender.
What states did the US gain from defeating Mexico?

39. Mexican – American War California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah
Parts of Colorado
Parts of Wyoming

40. Post Mexican – American War
After the Mexican – American War the United States purchased land from Mexico to complete the Transcontinental Railroad. This land purchase was calle…………..

41. Post Mexican – American War
The Gadsden Purchase