the united states wanted texas to join the union.
States rights, slavery, western expansion, trade, property and taxation, cause many of the debates.
Mexican American War
The Mexican-American War exacerbated political problems in the US by reigniting debates over the expansion of slavery. The acquisition of Mexican territories, such as California and New Mexico, raised questions about whether slavery should be allowed in these new territories. This disagreement between Northern and Southern states further polarized the nation and ultimately contributed to the growing tensions that led to the American Civil War.
Mexican War
the united states wanted texas to join the union.
Congress decided to annex Texas, therefore leading to the Mexican War.
Texas.
He created the conditions that caused the war.
The desire for Texan Independence from Mexico.
States rights, slavery, western expansion, trade, property and taxation, cause many of the debates.
Mexican American War
The fall of Mexico City was at the hands of General Winfield Scott.
Mexican War
the mexican war was caused becausethey could not agrey on somethig so they thought they had to fight it
Mexico gave up its claims to California as a result of the Mexican War.
The annexation of Texas as a US state in 1846 directly led to the war, but US ambitions toward the Mexican lands in the West were the driving force for the conflict.