SOC 302 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Republican Party Of Texas, Railroad Commission Of Texas, Wilmot Proviso
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Armed conflict between the united states of america and the united mexican states from 1846 to 1848 (sparked by the boundary issue in south texas) Followed after the us annexation of texas during which mexico considered texas part of its territory despite the texas. Mexico became a republic in 1824 and was characterized by considerable instability which meant that when it went to war in. President polk makes a proposition to the mexican government to purchase the disputed lands between the nueces river and the rio grande. Offer is rejected so us troops commanded by general zachary taylor were moved into the disputed territory of. Us troops were attacked by mexican troops (12 us troops killed and 52 taken as prisoners) Brought slavery to the forefront of american politics because of new states that were added. John slidell is sent as a negotiator on behalf of the us to buy california and new mexico because manifest destiny.
