MexicanAmerican War 1846 1848 Cornell Notes Words in

Mexican-American War (1846 -1848)

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Vocab Square Mexican-American War • Spanish give Moses Austin permission to start colony 1821 • Mexico wins independence from Spain • Moses Austin died before starting colony. Mexico allowed his son, Stephen Austin, to start it. Write at least 4 sentences that summarize or condense the main ideas you read about.

We are Moving West! �Pro-slavery: agreeing with the inhumane practice of slavery �Anti-slavery: disagreeing with the use or expansion of slavery

Slavery and War �Many saw Texas as a place to expand the Southern economy (slave-based agriculture) �Slavery illegal in Mexico �Arguments over sovereignty (govern oneself) and slavery led to the Texas Revolution in 1835 and Texas Independence in 1836.

Manifest Destiny and Mexico

�Mexico: The Mexican government did not recognize or accept Texas’ independence. In the eyes ( ) of the Mexican government, Texas was still under Mexican control. �Texas: Slavery was made legal in 1836. Requested to be annexed (brought into) the U. S. in 1836 (at the end of the Texas Independence War).

�U. S. : At first, rejects the annexation of Texas. Feared it would cause a war with Mexico. �December 29, 1845: Texas becomes a U. S. state.

Think-Pair-Share �People use different things to mark boundaries. �Where can you find a boundary that separates one thing from another? �What has been used to mark the boundary of your school’s property?

Disputed Border �Texas’ southern boundary (border) was disputed (not agreed upon). �Treaties of Velasco: Set the Texas border at the Rio Grande. Signed May 14, 1836. �Mexico did not accept the terms of the treaties. �U. S. - border is the Rio Grande �Mexico- border is the Nueces River

War! �President Polk, won the presidency by promising westward expansion , sent General Taylor and 3, 500 troops to the area south of the Nueces River. �Mexico responded by sending 2, 000 cavalry units, which killed about 70 U. S. soldiers. �May 13, 1846: The U. S. declares war on Mexico.

Treaty (agreement) of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848 �Mexico lost the war. �Mexico ceded (gave up power or control) the land that makes up California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. This land is known as the Mexican Cession. �Mexico received $15 million for the land. �The U. S. promised to protect the former Mexican citizens and provide them all the rights of a U. S. citizen

Partner Work �Put your name on the Vocab Worksheet �Complete and check your answers �Turn in the Vocab Worksheet as you walk out.