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Mexican Cession Chapter 9
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Relations w/ Mexico Strained Polk – expansionist president 1845 -Annexation of Texas Border dispute between Texas and Mexico Pioneers heading west
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Relations w/ Mexico Strained California Californians – “our brethren” (Polk), To US commanders “Seize CA at first sign of war.” Tried to buy it three times.
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Disputed territory Hoped to provoke Mexico US Troops to the Rio Grande
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War with Mexico Mexico doesn’t immediately react Polk asks for war April 25, 1846 – Mexicans “attacked” “American blood spilled on American soil!”
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War with Mexico Support for the War Divided South and West – yes Northeast - no
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War with Mexico Californians revolt against Mexican Government CA declared US territory Capture Mexico City - Mexico Surrenders US pays Mexico $15 million.
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What does it mean? Manifest Destiny is achieved “The most unjust war” Will the territory be free or slave? The Wilmot Proviso How would this affect Congress?
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