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中图分类法:
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K731.43 版次： |
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著者:
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Calore, Paul, |
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题名:
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The Texas Revolution and the U.S.-Mexican War : [ a concise history /] / , |
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载体形态:
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v, 179 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. |
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内容提要:
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"This narrative history begins with the introduction of the empresario system in Mexico in 1823, a system of land distribution to American farmers and ranchers in an attempt to strengthen the postwar economy following Mexico's independence from Spain. Once welcomed as fellow countrymen, the new settlers, homesteading on land destined to be called Texas, were viewed as enemies when in 1835 they revolted against the government's harsh Centralist rulings. The final straw for both sides came when Texas was granted U.S. statehood and 11 American soldiers were ambushed and murdered. As a result, Congress declared war on Mexico"-- |
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主题词:
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Mexican War, 1846-1848. |
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索书号:
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1 |