The Mexican-American War QuickTime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.
Into the West: Lewis and Clark
Into the West: Lewis and Clark
Manifest Destiny (God s Chosen People)
Manifest Destiny The term Manifest Destiny was first used in July, 1845 by John L. O Sullivan in the Democratic Review.
54 40 or Fight James K Polk
A Call To Arms
Battle: Palo Alto Mexican Objective: Besiege and defeat Fort Texas American Objective: Aid Fort Texas Mexican Troop numbers: 3400 American Troop numbers: 2300
Battle: Palo Alto Zachary Taylor Mariano Arista
Battle: Palo Alto American Casualties: 9 killed, 45 wounded, 2 captured Mexican Casualties: 102 killed, 129 wounded, 26 missing or 400 killed, 200 wounded? Discuss: Who was victorious? Discuss: Cool Battle Facts
Battle: Palo Alto
Battle: Palo Alto
Battle: Palo Alto
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey Zachary Taylor Pedro de Ampudia
Battle: Monterrey Mexico Objective: Take a stand at Monterrey after a retreat American Objective: Capture the city of Monterrey Mexican Troop numbers: 9,000 American Troop numbers: 6,220
Battle: Monterrey American Casualties: 120 Killed, 368 Wounded, 43 missing Mexican Casualties: 367 Killed and Wounded
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey
Battle: Monterrey
Bear Flag Republic
Bear Flag Republic Original Bear Flag
Bear Flag Republic John Charles Fremont 33 settlers revolted and declared independence in Sonoma.
Bear Flag Republic Commodore, John D. Sloat Upon hearing of imminent war and the revolt, he ordered his forces to occupy Yerba Buena (San Francisco).
Bear Flag Republic Commodore, Robert F. Stockton Replaced Sloat on July 15 and Fremont was placed under his command. He left too small of a force in Los Angeles and the Californio Lancers rebelled.
Bear Flag Republic General Stephen W. Kearny Arrived in Los Angeles in December 1846, and put down the rebellion.
Bear Flag Republic
Bear Flag Republic
Bear Flag Republic Campo de Cahuenga The Treaty of Cahuenga was signed on Jan. 13, 1847, ending hostilities in California.
Buena Vista
Battle: Buena Vista Zachary Taylor vs Santa Anna Both will count it a victory Video Clip: 40:19 to 43:03
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Veracruz
Veracruz
Veracruz
Veracruz
Veracruz
Why was this a big victory? Who won? Why did they win? Who died at Veracruz?
Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo
Robert E. Lee finds a back pass through the mountains The American army flanks the Mexican Army. 1000 Mexicans Dead, 2000 captured
Mexico City: Churabusco
Mexico City: Churabusco
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Mexico City: Chapultepec
Battle: Mexico City (Chapultepec) Marine Hymn: Halls of Montezuma From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country s battles On the land as on the sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine. Our flag s unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job The United States Marines. Here s health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we ve fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven s scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Balance of Power: Slave States and Free States After the admission of Texas in 1845, there were 28 states in the Union, 15 of which were slave states. Iowa 1846 & Wisconsin 1848 restored the balance. California in 1850 after the Compromise of 1850
Balance of Power: Slave States and Free States
Balance of Power: Slave States and Free States
Balance of Power: Slave States and Free States
Balance of Power: Slave States and Free States
The Proving Ground in Mexico Many officers in the Mexican- American War will go on to become the leading generals in the Civil War.
Proving Grounds: West Point
Proving Grounds: Major General Zachary Taylor
Proving Grounds: President Zachary Taylor
Proving Grounds: Brigadier General Winfield Scott (War of 1812)
Proving Grounds: General Winfield Scott (Mexican-American War)
Proving Grounds: Presidential Candidate Winfield Scott
Proving Grounds: General Winfield Scott (Civil War)
Proving Grounds: Lt. Ulysses S. Grant
Proving Grounds: General Ulysses S. Grant
Proving Grounds: President Ulysses S. Grant
Proving Grounds: Brig. General Franklin Pierce
Proving Grounds: President Franklin Pierce
Proving Grounds: Lt. George B. McClellan
Proving Grounds: General George B. McClellan
Proving Grounds: Presidential Candidate George B. McClellan
Proving Grounds: Lt. P.G.T Beauregard
Proving Grounds: CSA General Beauregard
Proving Grounds: Captain Robert E. Lee
Proving Grounds: CSA General Robert E. Lee
Proving Grounds: Col. Jefferson Davis
Proving Grounds: CSA President Jefferson Davis
Proving Grounds: Lt. Thomas J. Jackson
Proving Grounds: CSA General (Stonewall) Jackson
Proving Grounds: CSA Generals Longstreet, Pickett, Armistead