History of the United States I / Unit 11 USH1 1546 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Taylor and Kearny
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The idea
Zachary Taylor led the Army of the Center and captured Monterrey with superior weapons, becoming a popular hero.
In practice
Stephen Watts Kearny accepting the surrender of Santa Fe and moving on to take California.
Where people slip
New Mexico residents rose in revolt in January eighteen forty-seven despite Kearny's assurances.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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