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American presidents John Tyler (term 1841-1845) and James K. Polk (term 1845-1849) were responsible for the actions that provoked Mexico into such war and later, taking over such territories.

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Q: Which president fought a war with Mexico the result was a treaty giving the US the Southwest?
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