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US obtains 29,640 square miles in southern AZ and NM

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The Mexican–American War, also known as the Mexican War, the U.S.–Mexican War or the Invasion of Mexico, was an armed conflict between the United States of America and the United Mexican States from 1846 to 1848.

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Texas tried to be annexed, but Northerners did not want to add another southern slave state to the Union.

1844 Election: James K.Polk vs Henry Clay

Polk was in favor of annexing Texas while Clay was against it.

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Polk compromised with the British, agreeing to split the Orgeon Territory at the 49th parallel of latitude

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- 1845, Texans revolt against Mexican rule
-They declared their independence 1 year later - "The Lone Star Republic"

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Texans Elected Sam Houston as their first President 

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Texans Elected Sam Houston as their first President 

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Stephen F. Austin- The father of Texas, received a land grant that would allow 1,200 families to settle in Texas.
Santa Ana- Mexicans General, politician, lead Mexico to war, famous for his strategies during a battle.
Sam Houston- was a young soldier that later became involved in politics. Is famous for giving Texas its statehood.
James Polk- 11th president, was an American general. Famous for reducing tariffs, and securing the Oregon Territory.
Zachery Taylor- 12th president, famous for negotiating the Black hawk Incident.
Winefield Scott- Army General, tried to run for President during the Whig party, but failed and continued in the Army.

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Mexico was the most vulnerable Mexican province to American expansion

-It was the closest to the US
-It had fertile land
-Small Hispanic population
-Americans were encouraged to migrate there