Mexican American War (1 Apr 1846 Jahr – 1 Feb 1848 Jahr)

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Causes:
1. Pro-expansionists
- largely Democrats
- eyed Mexican region for ability to grow crops
- lead to expansion of slavery

2. President James K. Polk
- elected on a pro-expansion platform
- placement of troops in disputed territory near Rio Grande River
- led to conflict with Mexico

Effect:
1. Mexico
- loss of life
- economic ruin
- huge damage to property

2. U.S.
- gained huge pieces of land
- fight over what to do with land (Slavery: YES or NO)

3. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Mexico recognize Rio Grande as southern border of Texas
- Took California and Mew Mexico (Mexico Cession)

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