Mexican-American War (1846 – 1848)

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Mexican-American War (1846 – 1848) Everything You Need To Know For Your APUSH Exam

Manifest Destiny What is it? Belief that US had a mandate (direction from God) to expand from Coast to Coast The South generally favored westward expansion more land and spread of slavery

Events Leading to the War Election of 1844 Clay (Whig) vs. Polk (Democrat) Polk embraces Manifest Destiny and the annexation of Texas, defeats Clay  Slidell Mission: Polk wanted to purchase CA and settle boundary dispute along TX border April 25, 1846 – Mexico attacks US troops on “US” soil Spot Resolutions

An Important Battle and a Treaty Battle of Buena Vista General Zachary Taylor becomes hero, president in 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: U.S. gained California, and modern-day NM, AZ, UT and NV -- ½ of Mexican territory U.S. to pay $15 million Watch Jimmy Fallon’s skit on the Gadsden Purchase!

Effects of the War America increased its size by 1/3 Future generals emerge Debate over slavery continues Wilmot Proviso Compromise of 1850

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