Mexican-American War (25 abr 1846 ano – 2 fev 1848 ano)

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[1846 - 1848]

cause: border dispute over texas & US desire for western land (manifest destiny)

effect: US defeated mexico; massive new territory gain in the southwest -> treaty of guadalupe hidalgo

- most of the war was fought in Mexican territory
- General Winfield Scott invaded central Mexico
- eventually captured Mexico City in September 1847

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