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891 matches to Mexican War
Gringo. 1847. Mexican pejorative for American. From “Green grow the rushes, oh”, sung during Mexican War.
Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty. 1848. Ended Mexican War. US paid $15M for half of Mexico.
Jackson, Thomas “Stonewall”. 1824-63. Mexican War and Confederacy general. Bull Run, Shenandoah, Antietam.
Kearny, Stephen. 1794-1848. US general. Captured NM in Mexican War.
Mexican War. 1846-8. US acquires western territory (5 states). Guadalupe-Hidalgo. 1861-4. Napoleon III conquers Mexico, installs Emperor Maximilian.
Mexican War of Independence. 1810-21. Hidalgo leads indep from Spain. Iturbide.
Palo Alto, Battle. 1846 US victory. First major battle of Mexican War.
Polk, James. 1795-1849 US Democratic president 1845-. Oregon Question. Mexican War. “54°40' or fight”.
San Jacinto, Battle. 1836. Mexican defeat means Texas indepence. Mexican War.
Santa Anna, Antonio de. 1794-1876. Mexican general, president 1833~47. Defeated at San Jacinto, Mexican War.
Taylor, Zachary. 1784-1850. US Mexican War hero. President 1849-. “Old Rough and Ready”. Last slave owning- president.
Texas. 16C Spanish explore. 1685 French settle. 1716 Spanish settle. 1821 Mexico. 1836 Independent republic. Alamo. 1845 US state. Mexican War. 1860-69 Confederacy.
Alamo. 1836. 200 Texan rebels die in siege vs Mexican Santa Anna. Crockett. Bowie.
Avila Camacho, Manuel. 1897-1955. Mexican President 1940-46. Befriended US, rallied Latin America vs Axis.
Ayala Plan. 1911. Zapata to renew Mexican Revolution, return land to communal ownership.
Calles, Plutarco. 1877-1945. Mexican President. Banned RC church 1924-9.
Carrillo, Julian. 1875-1965. Mexican composer of microtonic music.
Cholula, Massacre. 1519. Cortes razes Mexican town; 3000 dead.
Cordoba, Treaty. 1821. Mexican independent from Spain.
Costa Rica. 1502 Columbus discovers. 1564 Spain settles. 1821 Independent. 1822 Mexican Empire. 1823 CAF. 1838 Republic.
Diaz, Porfirio. 1830-1915. Mexican rebel, dictator 1877-1911. Apparent prosperity, but resources sold to foreigners.
El Salvador. Nahua, Pipil, Maya. 1524 Spain 1821 Mexican Empire. 1823 CAF. 1840 Independent. 1980-92 Civil war.
Guatemala. Maya. 1523 Spain. 1822 Mexican Empire. 1823 CAF. 1839 Independent. Many Mayan revolts. 1954 CIA led coup. Military Dictatorship. 1980-96 Genocide. 1996 Peace.
Hidalgo, Miguel. 1753-1811. Led Mexican Revolution with Allende.
Honduras.<6000BC Inhabited. 4C Mayan. 1502 Columbus discovers. 1524 Spanish settle. 16C Slaves brought. 1821 Mexican Empire. 1823 CAF. 1838 Republic. >100 coups.