Mexican American War
1. What was the three-pronged war strategy?
General Taylor would secure northern Mexico, an army under Stephen Kearny would capture New Mexico and California, and a third force under the command of Winfield Scott would capture Mexico City.
2. How much did the United States agreed to pay Mexico for the territories?
$15 million for the territories and assume $3 million in outstanding American claims against the Mexican government.
3. Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
4. Why was the Mexican-American War considered “a war of conquest”?
It was a war against freedom, against humanity, against justice, against the Union, against the Constitution, and against the Free States.
5. What message do you think this cartoon is sending?
Possible answers- Mexico was stripped of land, power, and/or rights