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It began because the settlers would not give up a cannon that was on loan from the Mexican Army.
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Who pressured Congress to start a war with Mexico?
The U.S knew if it wanted to make Texas a state Mexico would start a war.
What did Mexico consider the US annexation of Texas?
A provocation to start a war, as Mexico had already warned the US that annexation would mean war (it did; and Mexico lost).
How did President James K. Polk get American to go to war with Mexico?
By having Mexico start the war by driving the Mexican forces out of the disputed border region in Texas & make the border secure.
When did Texas start fighting Mexico for its independence?
The war lasted from October 2, 1835
What is the significance of the War with Mexico?
Well the most famous war with Mexico was to get the land of what is now Texas. So if we didn't have that war with Mexico there would be no Texas.
Why did Texas want to be part of the US?
because the us didnt want to anger Mexico and start a war with them
How did the Mexican war start?
The U.S.A took Texas from Mexico. Then the war broke loose and North America won Texis in a landslide.
Why did Texas note want to be part of the US?
because the us didnt want to anger Mexico and start a war with them
How did the U.S get Texas?
Texas was originally part of Mexico. I believe Texas wanted to be its own country. The US claimed Texas after the war between the US and Mexico.
Is the Texas Revolution and war with Mexico the same thing?
No. The Texas Revolution is also called the Texas War of Independence.
What was the purpose of Texas war of independance?
back then, Mexico owned Texas... but the Texans wanted to separate from Mexico.....
How many times has Mexico invaded Texas including this Aztlan war?
The so-called "Aztlan War" is a racist myth. As for the rest of your question, Mexico has never invaded Texas. Texas was part of Mexico, and Mexico tried to prevent Texas from declaring independence. The effort failed, but it is false to say that Mexico ever invaded Texas.
