2. Texas annexed (U.S. border - Rio Grande River which angered Mexico) U.S. offered to buy California & New Mexico, but were refused by Mexico General Zachary Taylor ordered to occupy disputed area Mexico considered this an act of war (attacked Taylor’s forces) U.S. declared war

4. Area in Dispute Nueces River Rio Grande River Area in Dispute between the U.S. and Mexico.

5. New Mexico: General Stephen Kearney (U.S.) captured New Mexico without firing a shot California: John C. Fremont led American revolt in California against Mexico Established Bear Flag Republic John C. Fremont

6. U.S. attacked Mexico City Winfield Scott (U.S. General) Fierce (strong) resistance from Mexicans September 1847: Mexico City fell U.S. lost 17, 000 troops & $100 million dollars

7. Treaty of Guadalupe- Hidalgo Mexico ceded (gave up) present day California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. U.S. paid $15 mil cash