apr 25, 1846 - Mexican-American War Starts
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President Polk sent US representatives to the Mexican government to make an offer to buy California and New Mexico as well as settle territory claims in Texas. Polk offered $25-$30 million. Mexican government refused to meet with the representatives, due to that, Polk ordered the US army to move into the disputed territory. 16 Americans soldiers were killed by a Mexican force in the disputed territory south of the Nueces River.
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