Causes
Mexico and America wanted Texas. The Mexican American War was also
started because the idea of “Manifest Destiny”, which meant a country
thought they had a God given right to take and civilize the whole
continent! In this case, the country is the US!
When did it start?
The war started on April 25th, 1846.
Where did it take place?
The war took place in Mexico, and in Texas. For more, go to map.
When did the war end?
It ended on February 2nd, 1848.
Who won the war?
America won the war, and on the other hand Mexico signed a thing called
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Who was the general?
The general of Mexico was Zachary Taylor, and the general of America
was Winfield Scott.
Who was the government before/after the war?
The government before and after the war was James K. Polk the president of USA.
Mexico and America wanted Texas. The Mexican American War was also
started because the idea of “Manifest Destiny”, which meant a country
thought they had a God given right to take and civilize the whole
continent! In this case, the country is the US!
When did it start?
The war started on April 25th, 1846.
Where did it take place?
The war took place in Mexico, and in Texas. For more, go to map.
When did the war end?
It ended on February 2nd, 1848.
Who won the war?
America won the war, and on the other hand Mexico signed a thing called
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Who was the general?
The general of Mexico was Zachary Taylor, and the general of America
was Winfield Scott.
Who was the government before/after the war?
The government before and after the war was James K. Polk the president of USA.