Lesson 13 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War took place between 1846 and 1848 and was a conflict between the United States and Mexico.
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The Mexican-American War took place between 1846 and 1848 and was a conflict between the United States and Mexico. The war began when the U.S. wanted to expand its territory and claimed land that Mexico owned, including Texas. After many battles, the U.S. won the war and gained large areas of land, including California and New Mexico. This war played a key role in shaping the borders of the United States.
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The war lasted from 1846 to 1848.
Texas was a major point of conflict before the war.
The U.S. gained significant territory after winning the war.
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1 of 2Which country did the United States fight in the Mexican-American War?
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