History.com Crossword

2. The Rio Grande was the new _________ border after the treaty in 1848.
4. Mexican calvary attacked a group of U.S. soldiers in the disputed zone under the command of General _____________.
5. On May 13th, 1846, ________ officially declared war.
12. The net gain in U.S. territory after the Mexican-American War was roughly ______ square miles.
13. When did Mexican-American War end?
14. _________ immediately double-crossed Polk by taking control of the Mexican army and leading it into battle.
15. Which president was elected in 1844?

1. On February 2nd, 1848, the _____________________ was signed.
3. Mexico recognized the ___________ of Texas, and agreed to sell California and the rest of its territory north of the Rio Grande.
6. When did Mexican-American War begin?
7. Northern political interests were against Mexico because it supported ______.
8. Mexican-________ War.
9. Mexico then laid siege to Fort Texas along the ________.
10. Texas gained its independence from ______ in 1836.
11. The Rio Grande and Nueces River that both countries had previously been apart of the Mexican state of _______.