mexican war, 1846-1848

An encyclopedia of the Mexican-American War, including excerpts from eyewitness accounts that highlight the day-to-day reality of marching and fighting.

After leading a privileged life on her family's large ranch in California, thirteen-year-old Cesa de Haro sees many changes when Mexico loses the war with the United States.

The story of the Santa Fe Trail, covering 800 miles from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the Mexican War.

Examines the causes and effects of the Mexican War and its importance in the westward expansion of the United States.

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.

Presents profiles of more than fifteen people who played significant roles in the Mexican-American War of the 1840s.

Presents an overview of the war the United States fought with neighboring Mexico, from 1846-1848, and includes information on the causes of the war, how the war was waged,its geographic extent, and its effect on national boundaries.