The Mexican War
Subtitle: Mexican-American War
By: edited by Author (Otis A. Singletary)
Edition: Mexican-American War
Series: The U.S.Mexican War
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: May 13, 1846
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
Copyright date: No copyright date for it
Subjects: Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Other titles: Yes, Mexican-American War
First sentence: The first sentence of the declaration of the Mexican War, as stated by President James K. Polk to Congress, was: "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil."
Description: The Mexican War, also known as the Mexican-American War, was a conflict fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, primarily stemming from a dispute over the annexation of Texas by the U.S., which Mexico still considered its territory; the war resulted in a decisive American victory, leading to Mexico ceding a vast territory to the United States, including what would become the states of California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming, solidifying American control over the land stretching to the Pacific Ocean.
Notes: Includes bibliography.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Background: The Annexation of Texas & Tensions with Mexico          Key Players: US President James K. Polk, Mexican President Mariano Paredes,; title: General Zachary Taylor        Manifest Destiny & American Expansionism; title: The Outbreak of War: The Thornton Affair & Border Dispute          US Declaration of War          Mexican Response; title: Major Campaigns: Texas Campaign: Battle of Palo Alto & Battle of Resaca de la Palma