mexican war, 1846-1848

Major General Winfield Scott, veteran of the War of 1812, and Captain Robert E. Lee, an engineer with no combat experience, lead the U.S. Army against Santa Anna in this historical novel about the Mexican-American War.

Traces the causes, events, and aftermath of the Mexican War, including quotes from contemporary sources and discussions of the social and political climate of the country at the time.

Describes Texas' fight for independence, her annexation to the United States, and the war with Mexico from 1845-1848.

See how land conflicts erupted into violence between the United States and Mexico. Track the events and turning points that led to the Mexican-American War, and learn how the aftermath shaped the western expansion of the United States.

"The Mexican-American War began as a dispute over Texas, California, and other parts of the Southwest. This regional conflict helped shape the modern Southwest. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The Mexican-American War, an America at War book"--Back cover.

Between 1821 and 1880, the Santa Fe trail was primarily a commercial highway connecting Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. When the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War in 1848, the Santa Fe trail became a national road connecting the United States to the new southwest territories.

Provides information about the political, strategic, tactical, and cultural aspects of the Texas War of Independence; and includes primary source images, maps, and battle plans.

Discusses the Hispanic fight for independence from European rule in Latin America, and their struggle to keep California and Texas from the control of Anglo settlers.