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How much was john slidell authorized to offer mexico for california and new mexico and for accepting the rio grande as the texas border?
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∙ 11y ago
The original offer was $30 million
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President Polk sent to try to buy California and New Mexico?
Polk sent former Congressman and lawyer John Slidell to Mexico and make an offer to buy California for $30 million. He also wanted to settle the dispute about the location of the Texas border. I do not know if New Mexico was discussed.
How far from biloxi ms to Louisiana?
about 50 miles to the border, 62 to Slidell.
Why do you think Mexico's leaders refused to meet with Slidell?
Because he was sent to negotiate an agreement whereby the Rio Grande River would be the southern border of Texas; he was also instructed to offer $30 million for the territory of California. At the time, Texas was viewed as a rebel province that would be retaken, and California was not for sale.
Which state is north of Californias border?
California is North of California's southern border, and Oregon is North of California's northern border.
What is the California-Nevada state border called?
The California-Nevada state border.
How many miles from the California border to the Mexiacan border?
California borders Mexico.
How far is it from the northern border of California to the southern border of California?
770 miles
What Texas cities border California?
None. Texas amd California do not share a border.
What is the country that forms California's border?
California's southern border is shared with the country of Mexico.
What is on the state border of California and Arizona?
The Colorado River forms the border between California and Arizona.
The Colorado River forms part of California east or western border?
California's eastern border and Arizona's western border.
What states is Lake Tahoe on the border of?
Lake Tahoe is on the border of Nevada and California.
