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Mexican War
(Encyclopedia) Mexican War, 1846–48, armed conflict between the United States and Mexico. The United States had won an easy victory, partly because Mexico, torn by civil strife, could not present…War of Independence
(Encyclopedia) War of Independence: 1 In Spanish history, see Peninsular War, 1808–14. 2 In U.S. history, see American Revolution.The Mexican
Director:Gore VerbinskiWriter:J.H. WymanDreamWorks; R; 123 minutesRelease:3/01Cast:Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini The Mexican isn't a person, it's a gun. An antique one. And it's…Independence, American War of
(Encyclopedia) Independence, American War of: see American Revolution.Matamoros
(Encyclopedia) Matamoros, city (1990 pop. 266,055), Tamaulipas state, NE Mexico, near the mouth of the Rio Grande, opposite Brownsville, Tex. Matamoros, linked by rail and highway with the United…Buena Vista, battle of
(Encyclopedia) Buena Vista, battle of, military engagement in the Mexican War, fought Feb. 22–23, 1847. The battle site was just S of Saltillo, Coahuila, in Mexico. Gen. Zachary Taylor, disobeying…Cinco de Mayo
(Encyclopedia) Cinco de Mayo, May 5, the anniversary of Mexico's victory over France in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla, in which Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza's small, ill-equipped Mexican forces defeated a…Funston, Frederick
(Encyclopedia) Funston, Frederick, 1865–1917, U.S. general, b. New Carlisle, Ohio. He was a newspaper reporter and a field agent (1888–95) of the Dept. of Agriculture, exploring Death Valley and the…Mexican Flag
The Question: What is the type or name of the bird on the flag of Mexico? The Answer: The bird found in the center of Mexico's flag is an eagle…Notable Books by Mexican and Mexican-American Authors
Ten Mexican and Mexican-American literary works Octavio Paz wrote The Labyrinth of Solitude in 1950 Related Links Mexico Puebla Hispanic Heritage Month Notable Hispanic…Trending
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