Slide 1 THE MEXICAN WAR, 1846-47 Slide 2 The Origins of the War Manifest Destiny John O’Sullivan Slide 3 MANIFEST DESTINY John O’Sullivan (1845) “Our manifest destiny…
Chapter 13 The Impending Crisis Manifest Destiny TEXAS Mexico wants American to settle in Mexico Strengthen economy & tax base Provide buffer against Native Americans…
Zachary Taylor 12th President Whig 1849-1850 The Stats Zachary Taylor, our 12th President Belonged to the Whig party (created during Andrew Jacksonâs presidency, whose policies…
Texas Rangers When Mexico had war with the United States, the Texas Rangers made a treaty with the Native Americans. Then the Rangers took on to more of a federal role. During…
The Mexican American War The war was fought over Texas. America wanted to make it a state, but it was under the control of Mexico. Why? James Polk (who favored the expansion…