Mexican American War

So that he could justify war with Mexico to congress

He had set up a trap and felt like he could end the war in one battle

Polk believed the Bible taught that violence was only allowed in defense

This would violate the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and American would have the right to try to take all of Mexico

American troops were attacked on the north bank of the Rio Grande.

Mexico imposed a high tax on American goods leading to a trade dispute

Americans in California had their land taken away by the Mexican government

Mexico refused to honor a trade agreement allowing Americans to use the port of New Orleans

Northern expansion led to a proposal for Canadian annexation.

Westward expansion led to war with Russia over the Oregon Territory.

Southern expansion led to the acquisition of colonies in Latin America.

Westward expansion led to territorial issues and the Mexican-American War.

It set the northernmost territory of the United States at the 54' 40 parallel.

The United States acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

It led to more sectional conflicts, which further divided Americans.

The United States lost the territories of Texas and California.

Imperialism

Nationalsim

Manifest Destiny

Federalism

The admission of Texas into the United States

The name of the battle when the Alamo fell to Mexican forces

When the US paid $15 million to Mexico for California and New Mexico

When Americans were killed north of the Rio Grande that started the war

London, Germany, Poland, Italy

Cancun, Mexico City, Africa, Hong Kong

England, Tokyo, Quebec, Argentina

Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Canada

Mexico

Spain

Europe

Mexican Cession

Manifest Destiny

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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