The Mexican–American War

This study guide covers the Mexican-American War, focusing on the Texas War of Independence, causes of the war (border disputes, annexation of Texas, US expansionism), the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the war's effects (territorial changes, slavery debate, impact on Native Americans). It also examines the Wilmot Proviso and provides practice questions covering these key topics. The guide emphasizes connecting the war to Manifest Destiny and the Civil War.