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Mexican CessionChapter 9
Relations w/ Mexico Strained Polk – expansionist president 1845 -Annexation of Texas Border dispute between Texas and Mexico Pioneers heading west
Relations w/ Mexico Strained
California Californians – “our brethren”
(Polk), To US commanders “Seize CA at
first sign of war.” Tried to buy it three times.
Disputed territory
Hoped to provoke Mexico
US Troops to the Rio Grande
War with Mexico Mexico doesn’t immediately react Polk asks for war April 25, 1846 – Mexicans
“attacked” “American blood spilled on
American soil!”
War with Mexico
Support for the War Divided South and West – yes Northeast - no
War with Mexico Californians revolt against Mexican
Government CA declared US territory Capture Mexico City - Mexico
Surrenders US pays Mexico $15 million.
What does it mean? Manifest Destiny is achieved “The most unjust war” Will the territory be free or slave? The Wilmot Proviso How would this affect Congress?
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