Question

In your own words identify and explain the causes and impacts of the Mexican American war. (3-5 sentences)

Answer 1

1) Territory (land) disputes. 2) Texas Annexation- Texas was admitted to the Union as a slave state nine years after winning its independence from Mexico. The annexation was a contributing factor to the Mexican-American War. 1) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- Mexico gave up California and New Mexico.