25 avr. 1846 - Mexican American War
Description:
Description: After annexing Texas to the US, The US declared war on Mexico to acquire land
Causes:
-Southern states wanted to spread slavery
-Claim that American bloodshed by Mexicans
-Dispute over Texas border
Historical Impact:
-Settle Texas Boundary
-Acquisition of western lands including California
-Acess to Pacific
-Gold Rush in California
-Create idea of popular sovereignty
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