US National Archives
Our Documents: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
An interactive exploration of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which was signed in 1848 and ended the Mexican-American War. Puts the treaty in context, makes reference to U.S. territorial gains, and includes links to larger images, a...
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Dmwv: The u.s. Mexican War: 1846 1848
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. veterans who fought in the U.S.-Mexican War, this website provides documents, images, maps, and FAQs.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Mexican War and After
This site from the U.S. Army's Center of Military History offers a detailed account of the Mexican War and its important battles as well as a description of what occurred after the war.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Winfield Scott
From the book, "Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff," by William Gardner Bell, this brief biography of Winfield Scott lists the dates of his many military accomplishments, including his successful capture of Mexico City, ending the...
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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
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Tulane University: Winfield Scott
This biography briefly covers the 50-year span of Winfield Scott's military career.
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About North Georgia: Winfield Scott: A Georgia Notable
Resource details the life of Winfield Scott, and his involvement in the removal of the Cherokee, his command in the Mexican War, and and his strategy in the Anaconda Plans.
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Gala Film: The Niagara Campaign of 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle at Chippawa saw a significant American victory in the War of 1812, but Lundy's Lane brought it full circle, with the British routing the Americans. Follow all the links in the sidebar of this page to get the story of the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: Campaigns and Elections
An interesting account of the political conventions which had trouble choosing a candidate, and the lack of campaigning for president in the election of 1852. From the Miller Center.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: The American Franchise
Read about the political party leanings of immigrants in the 1850s and the backlash against immigrants as reflected in political platforms.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This 3-page article provides a general overview of the Mexican War which resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in Mexico City on February 2, 1848.
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Civil War Book Reviews
This site provides good examples of critical book reviews of Civil War literature.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Mexican American War
The Mexican-American War fulfilled James Polk's desire to acquire the territory of New Mexico and California from Mexico. See how the fight was provoked, and read about Stephen Kearny's actions in New Mexico and John Fremont's in...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the Civil War
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Winfield Scott
A brief biography of the famous Union military commander who devised the Anaconda Plan, Winfield Scott. Information is from the book, "Winfield Scott, the Soldier and the Man," by Charles W. Elliot.
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The Perfect Captain: The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July 1814
While this page is really background for a role-playing game, it provides solid historical information about the Battle of Chippewa and its combatants.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Trouble in Kansas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains information about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the violence that followed in Kansas. It contains photographs of key figures.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Winfield Scott
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Winfield Scott.
270 To Win
270towin: 1852 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1852 won by Franklin Pierce, at the time one of the nation's largest electoral victories.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Winfield Scott
General in the Mexican-American War
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Winfield Scott
(1786-1866) American general
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Winfield Scott
A distinguished general, born in Petersburg, Virginia, June 13, 1786; died at West Point, New York, May 29, 1866.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Winfield Scott
A United States Army general, as well as an unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig party in 1852.