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partly, not really most of it was gained through the Mexican war
and the remainder was "bought" through the Gadsden purchase for 10 million dollars
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost of it was conquered from Mexico not bought, as a result of the Mexican War of 1846, the rest was I guess you could say "bought" through the Gadsden purchase for 10 million dollars.
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∙ 13y agoYes. The US stole it from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Mexico is an independent country.
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∙ 11y agoJames Gadsden did (1853).
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Who tried to buy Texas from Mexico?
The U.S.A..Before Texas won its freedom America tried to by from Mexico but Mexico wouldn't sell.
Who did James Polk offer to buy New Mexico and California from?
President Polk offered to buy New Mexico and California from Mexico.
Who was the US president who tried to buy land from Mexico?
James K. Polk
What was the rich Mexican province that Polk tried to buy and Mexico refused to sell?
California
What rich Mexican province that Polk tried to buy and Mexico refused to sell?
California
Who was the United States President who tried to buy land from Mexico?
James k. Polk
Where can you buy Turkish delights in New Mexico?
i don not know where you can buy Turkish delights in New Mexico but you can order on etsy.com when you search by tag Turkish delight.
Where did O'Keeffe buy ghost ranch?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
How old do you have to be to buy a condom in new Mexico?
The limit does not exist.
Did the us take lands from Mexico Canada?
they did take land from mexico, but not canada. they tried and tried and tried again, but never succeeded.
What agreement was negotiated with Mexico to allow the u.s. to buy part of Arizona and New Mexico?
Gadsden Purchase (1853)
How did the Americans first attempt to acquire Mexico's northern territories?
They tried to buy the land as soon as Mexico became independent from Spain. Mexico however, refused. Only by the means of war could the U.S. acquire such territories.
