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33: Mexican-American War (Part 1): From the Nueces River to the Rio Grande by Prof. Greg Jackson

33: Mexican-American War (Part 1): From the Nueces River to the Rio Grande

from History That Doesn't Suck

by Prof. Greg Jackson

Published: Mon Feb 18 2019

Show Notes

“Hostilities may now be considered as commenced.”

This is the story of the Mexican-American War’s beginnings. President James Polk is annexing Texas (much to Mexico’s chagrin). But does Texas end at the Nueces River? Or the Rio Grande? Whatever your view, this won’t be settled with words. Welcome to the story, General Mariano Arista and General Zachary “Old Rough and Ready” Taylor.

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