In which war did Meade serve prior to the American Civil War?
French and Indian War
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
Russo-Japanese War
Answer
The Mexican-American War was the conflict in which George Meade served prior to the American Civil War. Fought between 1846 and 1848, it resulted from tensions over the annexation of Texas by the United States and disputes regarding the border between the two nations. Meade, then a young officer, distinguished himself in several battles during the war, gaining valuable military experience that would later prove crucial during the Civil War.
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