When the United States annexed Texas an argument over the where the border between Mexico and Texas was located. This debate gave President Polk, who had ran on the idea of manifest destiny, a chance to push his agenda.
He wanted to take the Southwest from Mexico. He offered to buy the land. They refused. So Polk turned to the military.
After a quick series of battles the American Army camped in Mexico City. It did not take long for a treaty to be signed granting the a large chunk of land to the United States.
He wanted to take the Southwest from Mexico. He offered to buy the land. They refused. So Polk turned to the military.
After a quick series of battles the American Army camped in Mexico City. It did not take long for a treaty to be signed granting the a large chunk of land to the United States.
Sources
Encyclopedia Britannica: The Mexican-America War Document: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo PBS: Mexican-American War |
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