Mexican American War Summary

Mexican-American War Summary

The Mexican-American War took place after the Alamo and eventually gained a large portion of territory in the western United States. You will be using the information discovered below as well as battle information to create a newspaper about the Mexican-American War.

1. Using reliable sources, please complete the following on your own paper:

a. Who fought in the war?

b. Where did it take place?

c. What were they fighting for?

d. During what time did the war take place?

e. Why did the war occur when it did?

f. How did it end (winners, territory, casualties)?

g. What was the result for both sides?

2. Be sure to cite your sources at the end of your notes.

*You will turn in your notes with your newspaper.