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United States New technology and the idea of Manifest Destiny leads to Seen as the “Go-Ahead” nation Mexico Struggled to control new land Lack of resources Division
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Thousands of Americans settled in Texas 1835-Call for independence from Mexico 1836-Founded the Republic of Texas Squash the Rebellion Mexico’s dictator-Santa Anna-led army of several thousand to subdue the rebellion won early victories at the famous
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Change in the Texas War for 900 Texans led by regrouped Surprised Santa Anna’s troops Forced to sign treaty—recognizing the 1845-Texas was annexed-- Became the 28 th state
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President Polk dreamed of acquiring more Wanted lands from Texas to the Ambassador sent Wanted to buy and for $30 million Mexico refused to meet ambassador Reaction Polk—sends Mexico– was it an excuse? Declaration of War
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Ended in 1848 US victory Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Recognized the as the border of Texas Gave up and which was about of Mexico’s territory Gadsden Purchase $10 million—30,000 square miles of southern New Mexico and Arizona Outcome—established and boundaries of continent
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