Lesson 45 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was fought between 1846 and 1848 and was mainly about the annexation of Texas.
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The Mexican-American War was fought between 1846 and 1848 and was mainly about the annexation of Texas. After Texas gained independence from Mexico, it became part of the United States, which led to a dispute over borders. The war resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico. This conflict played a crucial role in shaping the borders of the United States.
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The war lasted from 1846 to 1848.
The U.S. gained a large amount of land, including California and New Mexico.
The conflict started due to a disagreement over the Texas border.
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