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Mexican-American War

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Mexican-American War Conflict over land between the United States and Mexico that was encouraged by President Polk and ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo and the Mexican Cession.
California Part of Mexican territory that President Polk wanted for the United States and failed to purchase, which helped lead to the Mexican-American War and became part of the Mexican Cession.
Nueces River Body of water Mexico insisted made the southern border of Texas while the Americans argued the border was farther south along the Rio Grande, which helped lead to the Mexican-American War.
Rio Grande Body of water the Americans insisted made the southern border of Texas while Mexico argued the border was farther north along the Nueces River, which helped lead to the Mexican-American War.
Zachary Taylor Famous general of the Mexican-American War and the 12th president of the United States (Whig) who opposed the spread of slavery, but died suddenly in office.
Stephen Kearney American general who succeeded in conquering the New Mexico territory and southern California in the Mexican-American War.
John C. Frémont Leader of a small American force who overthrew Mexican rule in California during the Mexican-American War and declared California to be an independent republic called the Bear Flag Republic.
Bear Flag Republic Name given to California after John C. Frémont overthrew Mexican rule during the Mexican-American War and declared California to be an independent republic.
Winfield Scott American general who led the main invasion of Mexico during the Mexican-American War and conquered Vera Cruz and the capital of Mexico City.
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (1848) Agreement between the United States and Mexico that ended the Mexican-American War and included the Mexican Cession.
Mexican Cession Land annexed by the United States from Mexico according to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which included the future states of California, Arizona and New Mexico.
Wilmot Proviso Proposal to prohibit slavery in the territory gained from the Mexican-American War that passed the House of Representatives, but failed in the Senate
Mountain Men American adventurers and fur trappers who spent most of their time in the Rocky Mountains.
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