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What was the main boundary disagreement between Mexico and the US that contributed to the Mexican War?
What was one of the grievances that led to Mexico severing diplomatic relations with the US after the resolution for annexing Texas?
What was the outcome of John Slidell's diplomatic mission to Mexico?
What event led to President Polk asking for a declaration of war against Mexico?
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What was the main focus of the Wilmot Proviso in 1846?
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Which general captured Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, during the Mexican War?
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed on February 2, 1848?
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How did the Mexican War impact the balance of power between North and South in the United States?
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Which event led to the California Gold Rush of 1849?
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According to Ulysses S. Grant, what did he believe was God's punishment for the United States?
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Study Notes
Boundary Disagreement
- Dispute over the Rio Grande and Nueces River as the border between Texas and Mexico was central to tensions.
Diplomatic Relations
- Mexico ended diplomatic relations with the US after the annexation of Texas, viewing it as an act of aggression.
Slidell's Mission
- John Slidell was sent to Mexico to negotiate the purchase of California and New Mexico, but the mission failed.
Declaration of War
- The attack on American troops at the Rio Grande by Mexican forces prompted President Polk to request a declaration of war against Mexico.
Wilmot Proviso
- Introduced in 1846, the Wilmot Proviso sought to prohibit the expansion of slavery into territories acquired from Mexico.
Capture of Mexico City
- General Winfield Scott led the American forces that captured Mexico City, a decisive victory in the Mexican War.
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
- Signed on February 2, 1848, this treaty ended the Mexican-American War, ceding a vast territory to the US, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Impact on Balance of Power
- The outcomes of the Mexican War exacerbated sectional tensions between the North and South, influencing debates over slavery in new territories.
California Gold Rush
- The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848 triggered the California Gold Rush, leading to mass migration and economic growth.
Ulysses S. Grant's Perspective
- Grant perceived the war as God's punishment for the United States, highlighting his view on the moral implications of the conflict.
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Description
Explore the events leading to the Mexican War of 1846-1848, including the severance of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the US, boundary disagreements, stopped payments by Mexico, and the conflict over California. Test your knowledge on this significant historical event.
