Articles related to "Mexican War"
The Mexican American War Congressional Debate
The Polk administration was determined to navigate a declaration of war against Mexico through the Congress even if it meant withholding crucial evidence.
mexican american war • congress debates the mexican war • whigs and the mexican war • the disputed territory and the mexican war • james polk promotes the mexican war
The Polk administration was determined to navigate a declaration of war against Mexico through the Congress even if it meant withholding crucial evidence.
mexican american war • congress debates the mexican war • whigs and the mexican war • the disputed territory and the mexican war • james polk promotes the mexican war
Abraham Lincoln's Opposition to the Mexican War
As a congressman, Abraham Lincoln was very unpopular. The main reason for this is that he strongly opposed the Mexican War, a popular conflict.
abraham lincoln • mexican war • lincoln's opposition to the mexican war • james k. polk • manifest destiny
As a congressman, Abraham Lincoln was very unpopular. The main reason for this is that he strongly opposed the Mexican War, a popular conflict.
abraham lincoln • mexican war • lincoln's opposition to the mexican war • james k. polk • manifest destiny
Biography of Ignacio Zaragoza and Cinco de Mayo
His desire was to be a priest but his destiny was to be a general. Zaragoza's short life was filled with a series of battles but May 5, 1862 made him a hero forever.
cinco de mayo • ignacio zaragoza • french mexican war • battle of puebla • mexican war 1862
His desire was to be a priest but his destiny was to be a general. Zaragoza's short life was filled with a series of battles but May 5, 1862 made him a hero forever.
cinco de mayo • ignacio zaragoza • french mexican war • battle of puebla • mexican war 1862
Causes of the Civil War: The Mexican War and the Wilmot Proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
HANCOCK THE SUPERB
The first in a series of articles about the forgotten runners-up, this is a look at Winfield Scott Hancock, also known as "Hancock the Superb" for his outstanding performance as a corps commander in the Civil War. This hero barely missed being the first Democratic President after the Civil War.
president • general • civil war • grant • sherman
The first in a series of articles about the forgotten runners-up, this is a look at Winfield Scott Hancock, also known as "Hancock the Superb" for his outstanding performance as a corps commander in the Civil War. This hero barely missed being the first Democratic President after the Civil War.
president • general • civil war • grant • sherman
John Coffee "Jack" Hays
Throughout his career as a Texas Ranger, Jack Hays served with distinction and played in integral part in the settling of Texas.
jack hays • john coffee hays • texas rangers • mexican war • ranger
Throughout his career as a Texas Ranger, Jack Hays served with distinction and played in integral part in the settling of Texas.
jack hays • john coffee hays • texas rangers • mexican war • ranger
John Quincy Adams Dies in Congress
John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.
john quincy adams • john quincy adams collapses in house of representa • john quincy adams dies in congress • john quincy adams dies after voting against mexica • john quincy adams protests mexican war
John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.
john quincy adams • john quincy adams collapses in house of representa • john quincy adams dies in congress • john quincy adams dies after voting against mexica • john quincy adams protests mexican war
Mexican War 1846-1848
For Americans captured by the Mexican Army captivity was not harsh. While accounts of captivity are sparse, Capt. Cassius M. Clay left an account of his imprisonment.
mexican war 1846-1848 • prisoners of war • soldiers- mexican war • treaty guadalupe hildago • surrender terms
For Americans captured by the Mexican Army captivity was not harsh. While accounts of captivity are sparse, Capt. Cassius M. Clay left an account of his imprisonment.
mexican war 1846-1848 • prisoners of war • soldiers- mexican war • treaty guadalupe hildago • surrender terms
THE PATHFINDER: JOHN CHARLES FREMONT
Many people refer to politicians in this manner, but John Charles Fremont really was an illegitimate child. See how his fame as an explorer almost made The Pathfinder President of the United States.
fremont • thomas hart benton • benton • president • senator
Many people refer to politicians in this manner, but John Charles Fremont really was an illegitimate child. See how his fame as an explorer almost made The Pathfinder President of the United States.
fremont • thomas hart benton • benton • president • senator
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: HANNAH HOES VAN BUREN
Hannah Hoes Van Buren never served as First Lady, but she was the first and only true love of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. Without ever living in the White House, she had an influence on it through her husband and sons. Learn about the tragic life of this shy, charming lady.
first lady • president • van buren • white house • democratic
Hannah Hoes Van Buren never served as First Lady, but she was the first and only true love of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. Without ever living in the White House, she had an influence on it through her husband and sons. Learn about the tragic life of this shy, charming lady.
first lady • president • van buren • white house • democratic
Remember The Alamo! Uh...which story???
Heroes of legendary proportion gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Texas, but there's a tremendous debate raging over just how their parts in the battle went. See why there's so much controversy, and take a stand on the issue yourself. .
alamo • battle • battle of the alamo • william travis • davy crockett
Heroes of legendary proportion gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Texas, but there's a tremendous debate raging over just how their parts in the battle went. See why there's so much controversy, and take a stand on the issue yourself. .
alamo • battle • battle of the alamo • william travis • davy crockett
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART I
From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, every President but one served in the Civil War. Some compiled exceptional records of ability and courage, rising through the ranks to high commands. Learn how they made a difference in this important sturggle, and how the experiences shaped their political fortunes afterwards.
john • lincoln • grant • civil war • shiloh
From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, every President but one served in the Civil War. Some compiled exceptional records of ability and courage, rising through the ranks to high commands. Learn how they made a difference in this important sturggle, and how the experiences shaped their political fortunes afterwards.
john • lincoln • grant • civil war • shiloh
General Pierre Beauregard
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
The All Mexico Movement 1847-1848
Politicians and civic leaders saw an opportunity to extend the goals of Manifest Destiny by using the American occupation of Mexico as a natural step toward annexation.
mexican war 1847 • mexican american war • all mexico movement • manifest destiny and mexico • central american canal
Politicians and civic leaders saw an opportunity to extend the goals of Manifest Destiny by using the American occupation of Mexico as a natural step toward annexation.
mexican war 1847 • mexican american war • all mexico movement • manifest destiny and mexico • central american canal
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 2)
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Twelfth Article of Faith
The Twelfth Article of Faith describes our belief in upholding and sustaining the law.
law • joseph smith • saints • sustain • uphold
The Twelfth Article of Faith describes our belief in upholding and sustaining the law.
law • joseph smith • saints • sustain • uphold
Free Soil or Slave State
The Mexican War ends. The issue of Free Soil or Slave State in new territories arises. California Gold and The Wilmot Proviso.
new territories acquired at end of mexican war • issue of free soil or slave states • california gold rush • the wilmot proviso • american history
The Mexican War ends. The issue of Free Soil or Slave State in new territories arises. California Gold and The Wilmot Proviso.
new territories acquired at end of mexican war • issue of free soil or slave states • california gold rush • the wilmot proviso • american history
The 1848 Election, Slavery, and the New Congress
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.
election of 1848 • zachary taylor and lewis cass • birth of the free soil party • issues of the 1848 presidential election • candidates in 1848
The Presidential Election of 1852
The national election of 1852 demonstrated the inability of the chief political parties in confronting the growing crisis dividing the country and leading to secession.
the presidential election of 1852 • pierce versus scott in 1852 • the whig party in 1852 • lack of party leadership in 1852 • the democrats in the election of 1852
The national election of 1852 demonstrated the inability of the chief political parties in confronting the growing crisis dividing the country and leading to secession.
the presidential election of 1852 • pierce versus scott in 1852 • the whig party in 1852 • lack of party leadership in 1852 • the democrats in the election of 1852
Bad Presidents of the 1850's
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Democrat George Bancroft
George Bancroft, better known as a preeminent historian in the 1800's, got actively involved in politics of the Jacksonian era and beyond.
george bancroft • democrat • nineteenth century historian • jacksonian • james k. polk
George Bancroft, better known as a preeminent historian in the 1800's, got actively involved in politics of the Jacksonian era and beyond.
george bancroft • democrat • nineteenth century historian • jacksonian • james k. polk
Gen. Mansfield Lovell, CSA
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Important Dates in Latin American History
Though there are many significant historical dates in each of the 20 republics and seven island nations of Latin America, there are a few that stand out more than others
major dates in latin american history • momentous events of latin america • spain's new laws for latin america • bartolome de las casas pioneers human rights • mexico independence
Though there are many significant historical dates in each of the 20 republics and seven island nations of Latin America, there are a few that stand out more than others
major dates in latin american history • momentous events of latin america • spain's new laws for latin america • bartolome de las casas pioneers human rights • mexico independence
Polk by Walter R. Borneman
Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."
polk • walter r. borneman • eleventh president • biography • dark horse
Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."
polk • walter r. borneman • eleventh president • biography • dark horse
The Gold Rushes
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
The Long Pursuit by Roy Morris, Jr.
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
This book by Roy Morris, Jr. is a unique take on the political career of Lincoln, which was greatly influenced by Douglas.
the long pursuit • roy morris jr. • abraham lincoln • stephen douglas • jacksonian
The Shamrock -- A Literary Signpost
Few symbols convey a peoples' essence as well as the shamrock depicts Irish poets and daydreamers, plus the allure, mystery and romance of Ireland.
shamrock as literary signpost • shamrock in book titles • shamrock icon for things irish • irish allure • irish mysticism
Few symbols convey a peoples' essence as well as the shamrock depicts Irish poets and daydreamers, plus the allure, mystery and romance of Ireland.
shamrock as literary signpost • shamrock in book titles • shamrock icon for things irish • irish allure • irish mysticism
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
The Rise of the Republican Party and Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Stonewall Jackson was the epitome of a Confederate commander and will remain forever enshrined as a hero to the Confederate cause.
stonewall jackson • thomas jonathan jackson • confederate commander • stonewall • confederate cause
Stonewall Jackson was the epitome of a Confederate commander and will remain forever enshrined as a hero to the Confederate cause.
stonewall jackson • thomas jonathan jackson • confederate commander • stonewall • confederate cause
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART IV
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
Henry Clay had his final chance at the White House in 1844, and lost in a close race. His fluctuating position on Texas probably cost him the election. He continued to serve his country with perhaps his greatest contribution, the Compromise of 1850. This was Clay's greatest accomplishment and saved the Union.
clay • polk • taylor • van buren • decmorat
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART III)
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
Causes Of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1820 and the Early Anti-slavery Movement
american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART II
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
van buren • harrison • tyler • polk • taylor
This article examines the military service of the Presidents before the Civil War. Many served very short periods during emergencies, others were life-long professionals. One became our greatest wartime President.
van buren • harrison • tyler • polk • taylor
Slavery As The Issue: The Causes Revisited.
This piece revisits the issue of slavery as a cause of the Civil War by breaking it down into four distinct parts: slavery as a moral, social relations, economic, and political issue.
slavery • causes of the civil war
This piece revisits the issue of slavery as a cause of the Civil War by breaking it down into four distinct parts: slavery as a moral, social relations, economic, and political issue.
slavery • causes of the civil war
The Loves of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Author Snapshot: Thoreau, HD
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Henry David Thoreau.
henry david thoreau • american author • walden pond • civil disobedience • concord
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Henry David Thoreau.
henry david thoreau • american author • walden pond • civil disobedience • concord
Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Historic Advances in Technology
Wyatt Earp and his generation witnessed great advances in technology in late 1800 and early 1900 America corresponding with U.S. World Fairs between 1848 and 1929
earp • wyatt earp • historic • advances in technology • late 1800
Wyatt Earp and his generation witnessed great advances in technology in late 1800 and early 1900 America corresponding with U.S. World Fairs between 1848 and 1929
earp • wyatt earp • historic • advances in technology • late 1800
Learning US History through the Presidents
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
San Jacinto Day – A Texas Holiday
A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.
republic of texas history • san jacinto day • texas holidays • san jacinto battleground • san jacinto battlefield
A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.
republic of texas history • san jacinto day • texas holidays • san jacinto battleground • san jacinto battlefield
Soldier and Politician Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
The History of the Indiana National Guard
The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.
indiana • national guard • united states • army • hoosiers
The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.
indiana • national guard • united states • army • hoosiers
The Van Buren Boys
Eighth president Martin Van Buren was the father of four sons. "The Van Buren Boys" would grow into four very different men.
van buren boys • four diverse brothers • sons of martin van buren • eighth president • political dynasty
Eighth president Martin Van Buren was the father of four sons. "The Van Buren Boys" would grow into four very different men.
van buren boys • four diverse brothers • sons of martin van buren • eighth president • political dynasty
American History Gems
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
As each generation learns American History, new facts and long ignored items are rediscovered. A few of these interesting tidbits are as follows:
zachary taylor • james polk • jefferson davis • battle of buena vista • president
Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
Don't Overlook Rev. War Pension Applications
Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.
revolutionary war pension applications • american revolution genealogy records • family data for revolutionary war soldiers • information about american war for independence so • early american bounty land applications
Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.
revolutionary war pension applications • american revolution genealogy records • family data for revolutionary war soldiers • information about american war for independence so • early american bounty land applications
Going to the Heart of Texas, USA-Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a Texan touchstone. The town offers a key to understanding the Lone Star state, from a "Come and Take It" attitude to pride of country and countryside.
fredericksburg texas u.s.a. • lone star state • wineries in hill country • willie nelson will owen gauge luckenbach • lbj ranch and park
Fredericksburg is a Texan touchstone. The town offers a key to understanding the Lone Star state, from a "Come and Take It" attitude to pride of country and countryside.
fredericksburg texas u.s.a. • lone star state • wineries in hill country • willie nelson will owen gauge luckenbach • lbj ranch and park
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