Guerra México-Estados Unidos y sus Consecuencias

A set of flashcards reviewing key terms and concepts related to the Mexico-United States War and its aftermath.

James K. Polk

President of the United States who initiated the war with Mexico.

Tratado Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Treaty that ended the war between Mexico and the United States.

Aislamiento internacional

Condition where Mexico received no support from Latin American and European countries during the U.S. invasion.

Liberalismo

Political ideology supported by Liberals in Mexico aiming to modernize the country.

Conservadurismo

Political ideology supported by Conservatives in Mexico aimed at maintaining traditional order.

Convenios de la Soledad

Agreements that allowed the entrance of European troops without starting hostilities.

Doctrina Juárez

Three principles: sovereignty, non-intervention, and equality among nations.

Tratado McLane-Ocampo

Treaty with the United States that granted transit concessions but was not ratified.

Expropiación petrolera

Action taken by Cárdenas that caused protests and international pressure.

Telegrama Zimmermann

German proposal to Mexico to become allied against the United States during World War I.