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History in a Nutshell: The Mexican American War

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President James K. Polk desired to achieve his vision of "Manifest Destiny" and sought to acquire Mexico's northern territories. Mexico had no desire to sell Alta California and Nuevo Mexico to President Polk and in turn was provoked into war by attacking American troops within disputed territory in Texas. From 1846-1848, the United States and Mexico fought for supremacy of these territories. Part of the "History in a Nutshell" series.

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