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It became a part of the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Why did the Americans fight the Mexican American war.?
They wanted CA, NM and recognition of the US and Mexican border as the Rio Grande.
What general brought troops from KS to CA during the Mexican War?
Stephen Kearny.
Why did the Mexican-American War happen?
In part to establish the validity of Texas as a US State since Mexico had never ratified the Treaty of Velasco and it was also used to force Mexico into selling its interest in Alta California and Nuevo Mexico in the quest for Manifest Destiny and US expansionism.
How did the mormon battalion help the mormons?
The "Mormon Battalion" was not under direction of the LDS church. The battalion was a group of LDS men who had been conscripted into service by the US military to fight in the Mexican-American war. They did not serve the church or other church-members in any direct way. They were marched south to the war, but got there too late. They were reunited with their families a few years later without ever firing a shot. Along the way they helped the US army establish important settlements (e.g. San Diego, CA).
What war did the Zimmerman Telegram start?
The British intercepted a telegram sent from Germany to Mexico asking the Mexicans to attack the U.S. if the U.S. got involved in WWI. They promised the Mexicans money and a return of AZ, CA, NM territory lost by the Mexicans to the U.S. in the Mexican American War of 1846-8. Mexico considered it, after all, they did not like the U.S. or Wilson, but were more afraid of the U.S. than Germany. Plus, Germany is 1000s of miles away... it was one of the factors that helped bring us into the war.
Why did the Americans fight the Mexican American war.?
They wanted CA, NM and recognition of the US and Mexican border as the Rio Grande.
Why is the Mexican American war historically important?
Through winning the Mexican American war the United States won Texas and parts of New Mexico. CA is not included in this and it won't become a state until Sept. 9, 1850 when the gold rush brought thousands into the area.
Was Ritchie Valens from Mexico?
He was a Mexican-American, born in Los Angeles, CA.
Is benjamin bratt Mexican?
No. He is a Peruvian-American born in San Francisco, CA.
What general brought troops from KS to CA during the Mexican War?
Stephen Kearny.
When did Mexico rule over ca?
Officially, from 1821 when it was part of Mexico after its war of independence against Spain (1810-1821), until 1848 when Mexico was forced to let it go to the United States after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
Where is the Mexican American Museum Of Art Of Northamerica in Santa Ana California located?
The address of the Mexican American Museum Of Art Of Northamerica is: 1025 S Linwood Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Where is the Orange County Mexican American Historical Society in Tustin California located?
The address of the Orange County Mexican American Historical Society is: 14475 Galy St, Tustin, CA 92780-2308
Was Baja CA owned by US?
No. It has been part of Mexico's territory since its independence in 1821. Also California was part of Mexico, but was lost to the United States at the end of the Mexican-American War (1846 - 1848).
What nationality is Jessica Maximus?
Mexican She is Mexican but is from Orange County CA
Is Phil Tayag Mexican?
NO. Phil Tayag is not Mexican He is phillipino. He is originally from Sacramento, CA. He looks Mexican but he's not.
What is a Mexican street called?
calle (ca-ye)!
