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Section 1: The U.S.–Mexican War

Section 1: The U.S.–Mexican War. Main Ideas The United States and Mexico went to war over issues involving Texas and California. Many Texans took part in the U.S.–Mexican War. The United States defeated Mexico in 1847. Question: What were the main events of the U.S. – Mexican War?.

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Section 1: The U.S.–Mexican War

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  1. Section 1: The U.S.–Mexican War Main Ideas • The United States and Mexico went to war over issues involving Texas and California. • Many Texans took part in the U.S.–Mexican War. • The United States defeated Mexico in 1847. • Question: What were the main events of the U.S.–Mexican War?

  2. May 13, 1846: Outbreak of the Mexican War Taylor Scott Other U.S. Forces U.S. VICTORY! led an offensive into northern Mexico; victories at Monterrey and Buena Vista (1847) sailed to Veracruz and marched on Mexico City; victories at Cerro Gordo and Puebla; took the capital in Sept. 1847 gained control of California and of parts of New Mexico

  3. Section 2: Results of the Mexican War Main Ideas • The United States gained new territory after the Mexican War, leading to debates about slavery. • Many Tejanos faced discrimination as a result of the Mexican War. • The population of Texas grew in the 1840s and 1850s, largely through immigration. • Question: What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

  4. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Mexico: United States: • recognized the annexation of Texas • recognized the Rio Grande as the Texas-Mexico border • agreed to give the Mexican Cession to the United States • agreed to cover the $3.25 million in U.S. citizens’ claims against the Mexican government • agreed to pay Mexico $15 million for the Mexican Cession

  5. Section 3: The Texas Rangers and American Indians Main Ideas • The Texas Rangers protected Texans on the frontier. • Conflict between frontier settlers and American Indians led to the creation of reservations. • Texas Indians were forced to leave the state. • Question: How did the Texas Rangers help shape events in Texas?

  6. TEXAS RANGERS Duties and Abilities Effects on Texas • to guard the frontier • mounted, so could cover land as quickly as Indians • with Colt six-shooter, could fire six shots without reloading • by patrolling the frontier, enabled settlers to move westward • led to increased conflicts between American Indians and settlers

  7. Chapter Wrap-Up • How did a border dispute lead to war between the United States and Mexico? • How were Tejanos’ rights limited during and after the Mexican War? • How did expansion of settlements on the frontier affect the region’s landscape and the lives of American Indians?

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