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California was a part of Alta California, a region of Mexico that the US acquired as a result of the Mexican-American War. This area wasn't annexed but was ceded.
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During Polk's administration what war ended with the annexation of California?
The Mexican-American War.
What are the reasons for the Mexican American War?
The US wanted the Mexican Lands of Alta California; under the banner of "Manifest Destiny", to rule from sea to sea (from the East Coast to the West Coast). California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are the result of the Mexican War.
Besides the likelihood of war with Mexico why did annexation take so long?
Because at the time, Texas was deemed as irrelevant. The actual reason for the Texas annexation and the Mexican-American War, was California and its riches.
What American merchant settled in Monterrey and worked to prepare the way for California's annexation?
Thomas Oliver Larkin
Will 2 cities be next to each other in California?
Yes. Most cities are next to each other. Its called annexation.
The annexation of Texas and California during this time period gave Americans something that they valued greatly at the time What was it?
Further territory for expansion
The annexation of Texas and California during this time period gave Americans something that they valued greatly at the time which was what?
. Further territory for expansion
What are the steps that led to war with Mexico?
The annexation of Texas by the US. Border Conflicts. Failed negotiations to purchase Alta California an Nuevo Mexico.
What was true about the annexation of Hawaii?
Annexation changed the social structure of Hawaii
How do use annexation in a sentence?
The country enlarged its territory with the annexation of the island
Organized new territorial government?
Robert F. Stockton organized a new territorial government, after declaring the annexation of California to the U.S. He appointed himself as the governor.
Did James K. Polk favor annexation?
Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
