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It didn't. The real objective of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was the forced acquisition of California and its riches; Arizona and New Mexico just stood in the way for such acquisition, and the border skirmishes between Texas and Mexico were the perfect pretext for such conflict.
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Why did the us want to claim New Mexico?
Because New Mexico had U.S. people and towns in it
When and how does the US get control of California and New Mexico?
As a result of the Mexican American War of 1846-1848.
What regions did Mexico control in 1848?
Most of present-day Mexico and the southern regions of Arizona and New Mexico, which were later acquired by the US on the Gadsden Purchase.
Describe the events that led to US control over New Mexico and Arizona in 1846?
The Mexican American War which was brought about by Mexico's resistance to the US Annexation of Texas and ended with Mexico's surrender and Cession in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Who captures New Mexico for the us?
Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny led an army of 1,700 soldiers into Santa Fe to claim it and the New Mexico Territory for the United States. The Mexican military forces in New Mexico retreated to Mexico without fighting and Kearny's forces easily took control of New Mexico.
Why did the US want New Mexico and Arizona land?
they wanted to build a railroad route though the area
What was 47th state in the US?
New Mexico in 1912.
Which state in US contains the name that is bordering the US?
You may be referring to New Mexico.
What state in the United States contains the name of a country bordering the United States?
New Mexico. Mexico is a country bordering the United States and New Mexico, a state in the the United States, has the same name. The only state in the US that has the name of a country that borders the US in it is New Mexico. The other country is Mexico.
What hemisphere is New Mexico in?
New Mexico, and the rest of the continental US, is in the Western Hemisphere. Since the US is north of the equator, New Mexico is also in the Northern Hemisphere.
How did the US feel about control of Mexico?
The USA, has aways tried to control Mexico, from Pointset, to Pascual, they have always interfere in our business's, but it is actually our fault to let an alien Country to try to control us. l
What was the number of New Mexico?
New Mexico became the 47th US State.
