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How did it help to expand the US? - Lexi

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How did it help to expand the US? - Lexi

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At then end of the war America got what is now New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Texas, and western Colorado for $15 million.

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The Mexican-American war started because America was trying to expand. When we came into Mexico, Mexico started to attack the US. The first fight though was fought on American soil. By the end of the war 1/3 of Mexico had been taken by the US. This is how we got Utah, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.

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During this event Mexico and America were fighting about land. U.S. troops led by Gen. Winfield Scott.

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When did this event take place?-Chandler 

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When did this event take place?-Chandler 

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The Mexican-American war took place between 1846-1847.

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Mexico and America were fighting in this war. It was the first war on the U.S. soil.

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Where did the event take place-Chandler 

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Where did the event take place-Chandler 

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The Mexican-American war took place at the border between Mexico and Texas.