Draws from primary source accounts to present a history of the Mexican-American War, fought between 1846 and 1848 for control of Texas, and includes a map of major battles, and Website links.
An anthology of articles that provides insight into the events of the six weeks following the fall of the Alamo that led to the battle of San Jacinto in which Texas gained its independence from Mexico.
Presents a comprehensive biography of Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson that examines his personal leadership and strategies that made him a legend.
Discusses the major battles, military tactics, and famous figures of the Mexican-American War. Includes Internet links to related Web sites, source documents, and photographs.
Discusses the three treaties that tripled the land holdings of the United States during the nineteenth century: the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty in 1848, and the Alaska Purchase in 1867.
Discusses the issues, including the concept of manifest destiny, that led to war between the United States and Mexico in 1846, the events of the war, and the impact of its outcome.
