The Mexican War 1846-1848 Geography Exam
You will be responsible for identifying and explaining the historical significance of the following geographical locations associated
with The Mexican War Geography Exam. The items that have an asterisk (*) beside it will require you to briefly explain why this
location is historical importance.
BODIES OF WATER CITIES
Atlantic Ocean Corpus Christi*
Gulf of Mexico New Orleans
Nueces River* Santa Fe
Rio Grande River Los Angeles
Pacific Ocean
COUNTRIES, TERRITORIES AND STATES BATTLES
Texas* Buena Vista
Disputed Territory between Mexico and Texas* Mexico City*
Mexico Monterrey
Palo Alto*
UNITED STATES ARMY ROUTES
Trace the routes taken by the armies of General Winfield Scott, General Zachary Taylor and General Stephen Kearny
Identify the sea route used by Commodore Robert Stockton