Sell Alta California and Nuevo Mexico and recognise the Rio Grande as the southern border of the United States.
By invading Mexico. See Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
The US marching in to Mexico City.
The United States bought California (and New Mexico) for $15 million from the Mexican government.Read more: How_much_was_California_bought_for
the Nueces River was the border between Mexico and the United States.
The fall of Mexico City was at the hands of General Winfield Scott.
At the fall of Mexico City (Sep 15, 1847), the Mexican government fell as well. It marked the end of the Mexican-American War.
Mexico lost much of its territory. Taxes were lowered which were high under the Mexican government.
The Southwest, including California, was taken "by force of arms" from Mexico, during the Mexican War.
The Southwest, including California, was taken "by force of arms" from Mexico, during the Mexican War.
Mexican-Amarican war, U.S.history, Mexico
The Mexican-American War, or simply the Mexican War as it was previously known, was fought mostly in southern Texas and northern Mexico, central Mexico, and southern California.
The Mexican Cession or the Mexican States of Alta California and Nuevo Mexico.