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The War with Mexico

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Why was there tension between the United States and Mexico? Mexico claimed Texas in the Louisianna Purchase.
Why did many antislavery leaders oppose the annexation of Texas? Texas was home to many enslaved people.
What did Polk vow to do with Oregon, Texas, and California? He vowed to annex Oregon and Texas, and buy California.
Who did the United States secretly split the Oregon territory with? Great Britain
Polk sent John Slidell to buy California from _________, Mexico's president, but he refused to what? Jose Joaquin Herrera; He refused to speak to Slidell
Who did Polk send to invade Mexico? What was he told to get the Mexicans to do? General Zachary Taylor and troops; Taylor was told to get the Mexicans to fire the first shot.
About how many volunteers signed up to fight in the war with Mexico? About 73,000
Who helped California become independent from Mexico? What did he name it? John C. Fremont; Bear Flag Republic
What did the United States use to take over California? Navy Forces
Why did Polk put General Winfield Scott in charge of Mexico city? He feared John Tyler would run against him in the next election.
What treaty ended the war with Mexico? Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What states were given to America after the war? California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming
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