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Mexican War. "http://factmonster.com/ipka/.html." Fact Monster. (2000)
02 Dec. 2016 <http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769975.html>.
Danzer, G. Krieger, L., The Americas. (2003). Expanding Markets and Moving West, 293 - 299

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Leadership in Mexico changed hands several times during the war and caused confusion within the military.

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Mexico gave up two-fifths of its territory and received $15 million from the U.S. for damages

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The war was fought in the name of “manifest destiny,” the belief that the United States should possess the entire continent

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mexican toll: around 500
American toll: around 250

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americans only had around 3000 facing 4000-5000 and won

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General Mariano Arista
General Anastasio

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General Zachary Taylor
Captain sam walker
major ringgold

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who: mexico and U.S.
when: 1846-1848
where: North and central America
why: U.S. invasion of mexico land
Effects: U.S. acquires California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona

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Preserve national land

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expand and gain more land