Chapter 1
Sacred Aztec hill and colonial origins
Chapter 2
The defense of Chapultepec and the teenage cadets
Chapter 3
Emperor Maximilian and the royal court
Chapter 4
From presidential palace to public museum
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Chapultepec
Ch 2 · The defense of Chapultepec and the teenage cadets
gus Chapultepec Castle Defense
When Chapultepec faced a siege so dire, Young heroes stood strong, fueled by fire.
Fun Fact
Truman's historic visit: In 1947, U.S. President Harry S. Truman laid a wreath at the Boy Heroes monument, saying brave soldiers do not belong to one country alone.
Glossary
niños héroes (plural noun)
The six teenage Mexican cadets who died defending Chapultepec Castle from invading U.S. forces in 1847. They're the ultimate proof that teenagers can make history.
The six teenage Mexican cadets who died defending Chapultepec Castle from invading U.S. forces in 1847. They're the ultimate proof that teenagers can make history.
Quiz
In which year was the grand Monument to the Boy Heroes completed at the base of Chapultepec Hill?
Quiz
Why was Chapultepec Castle considered key to capturing Mexico City during the Mexican-American War?
Quiz
Which U.S. President made a historic visit to the Boy Heroes monument in 1947 to lay a wreath?
Quiz
What is the collective name given to the six teenage cadets who died defending Chapultepec Castle?