Fighting for the Southwest Crossword

Who was President when the Mexican War started?
American agent sent to try to buy CA & NM
Major disagreement between the U.S. & Mexico
River claimed as the southern border of TX by Mexico
River claimed as the southern border of TX by the U.S.
A war "objective" for the U.S.
Kansas fort and departure point for Col. Kearny
This town was surrendered to the Americans without a fight
"The Pathfinder"
Mascot of the California Republic
He proclaimed California American territory
He started his military career in the War of 1812
Future president who opposed war with Mexico
Point of retreat for Taylor's army
He was finally defeated; Americans "remembered"
Transcendentalist who opposed the war
The southern border of the U.S. was finalized by this
Tall and a little "flashy", he was a rule follower
Gen. Scott took this city by seige
This state would enter the Union from the Mexican Cession
This claimed the most lives during the Mexican War
The Mexican War was a training ground for this
Valuable resources from the Mexican Cession