Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.
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It reminded the Americans of their own revolutionary heritage.
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Many thought Mexican Americans were taking jobs and welfare money from white Americans.
About 200 years (modern nation of Mexico, that is).
Many thought Mexican Americans were taking jobs and welfare money from white Americans.
Mexico had ended slavery and the Texans came with slaves. They were also afraid that too many Americans would result them loosing Texas.
There were 246 killed in action.