Mexican war the invasion of mexico.
Started with the anexation of texas
Mexico still claimed texas as their teritory and this caused an armed conflict
Mexico had just fought spain and was now on the verge of civil war.
Manifest destiny was focusing US intrest on westward expansion
It is speakin about westward expansion and how benificial it is
Louisisiana purchas was less than 50 years ago during this time.
Polk wants war
2 days later congress aproove declaration of war
Southern democrats dont want war.
Santa anna doesnt want to be president anymore when war starts
He just wants power and will sell off land for cheap if the americans put him in power of mexico.
Was involved in all three wars
Once back to mexico declares president and does not sell land to america
Was unsuccessful with fighting off US invasion.
John Slidell atempts to purchase alta california from mexico
Thornton affair
Fires shots across rio grande
Battle of chapultepec Halls of montezuma
Atack a fort outside mexico city third battle
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