Lecture notes detailing the Mexican War. Covering James K. Polk, the Election of 1844, political instability in Mexico, Zachary Taylor, United States Army in 1848, the Mexican Army in 1848 and Jefferson's Policies. Covering events such as the Zachary Taylor's Border Campaign, Kearney's New Mexico Campaign, Scott's Campaign and the campaign between Taylor and Santa Ana. Concluding with the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.