Table of Contents
- 1 Why did the Mexican-American war start?
- 2 Why did Mexico attack Zachary Taylor’s troops?
- 3 What were three main causes of the Mexican-American War?
- 4 Where did most of the battles in the Mexican American War take place?
- 5 When did the Battle of Palo Alto take place?
- 6 Who was the Mexican general on the Palo Alto Battlefield?
Why did the Mexican-American war start?
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico, fought from April 1846 to February 1848. It stemmed from the annexation of the Republic of Texas by the U.S. in 1845 and from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River (the Mexican claim) or the Rio Grande (the U.S. claim).
Why did Mexico attack Zachary Taylor’s troops?
Polk hoped to start a war in which America could take the disputed territory. On the president’s orders, Taylor moved toward the Rio Grande, and on May 3, 1846 Mexican troops under General Mariano Arista crossed the river and attacked Taylor’s men.
Where was the Battle of Palo Alto fought?
Brownsville
Battle of Palo Alto/Location
What were the causes of the Mexican American War quizlet?
1) Territory (land) disputes. 2) Texas Annexation- Texas was admitted to the Union as a slave state nine years after winning its independence from Mexico. The annexation was a contributing factor to the Mexican-American War. 1) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- Mexico gave up California and New Mexico.
What were three main causes of the Mexican-American War?
Leading causes of the Mexican War included:
- Texan Annexation. Mexico had warned it would regard annexation as an act of war.
- The Boundary Dispute.
- The California Question.
- Monetary Claims against Mexico.
Where did most of the battles in the Mexican American War take place?
The major engagements of the Mexican-American War The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was fought from California to Mexico City and many points in between. There were several main engagements: the American army won all of them. Here are some of the more important battles fought during that bloody conflict.
In what year did the battle take place?
| Battle of Gettysburg | |
|---|---|
| The Battle of Gettysburg by Thure de Thulstrup | |
| Date July 1–3, 1863 Location Gettysburg, Pennsylvania39.811°N 77.225°WCoordinates:39.811°N 77.225°W Result Union victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| United States | Confederate States |
Which battle took place after the surrender of the Confederacy?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
The Battle of Palmito Ranch, east of Brownsville, Texas, on May 12–13, 1865, is commonly regarded as the final land battle of the war (ironically a Confederate victory which was followed soon after by the surrender of the Confederate forces).
When did the Battle of Palo Alto take place?
The battle took place on May 8, three days before the formal declaration of war on Mexico by the United States. Arista ordered two cavalry charges, first against the American right flank and later against the left.
Who was the Mexican general on the Palo Alto Battlefield?
In the early hours of May 8, 1846, General Mariano Arista led his 3,200 men onto this field. The Mexican general positioned his cannons on the roadway to block the U.S. advance. He also placed lines of infantry and additional artillery across the prairie.
Why was the flying artillery important in the Battle of Palo Alto?
The flying artillery was a new concept in warfare: teams of men and cannons who could change positions on a battlefield rapidly. The Americans had high hopes for their new weapon, and they would not be disappointed.
Who was president at the time of the Battle of Palo?
In January 1946, fearing the Mexicans would respond to U.S. annexation by asserting control over disputed territory in southwestern Texas, President James K. Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to move a force into Texas to defend the Rio Grande border.