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During the Thornton Affair, both Mexico and the United States were already hostile towards each other. Skirmishes between American and Mexican troops at the no man's land along the US-Mexico border were used as a pretext to invade Mexico. If you have to perform a conscience test, the truth is, the US lusted for the lands west of the Louisiana, especially California; any pretext was good to start a war.
What else can I help you with?
Who purchasednew Mexico and California?
Nobody. Both territories were considered war booty after Mexico lost the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
When was the war in Mexico?
From 1846 to 1848.
The war with Mexico begin with what?
1846
When was the war of New Mexico?
It was in 1846.
When was Mexico's war?
1846-1848.
When did the war between Mexico and the US start?
On 13 May 1846, the US congress declared war on Mexico. Mexico never declared war on the United States.
When was the war with mexico fought?
1846 - 1848.
How long was the war with Mexico?
It was from 1846 to 1848.
Name three states mexico lost in 1846?
In 1846, the U.S. invaded Mexico in the Mexican War. The war resulted in the United States annexation of Texas, New Mexico, and California.
Mexico war in May 13 1846?
The Mexican American War.
When did the war between the US and mexico begin?
1846
The US declared war on Mexico in what year?
1846
