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in the Mexican American war Mexico lost so the us got the folowing states Texas New Mexico, California, Texas, Nevada, and Utah.
It did not. Texas was a break away part of Mexico that became a Republic before it chose to become a US state.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothe united states won its fight for independence from Mexico and became a separate country, The Republic of Texas. The Republic of Texas later joined the United States as the state of Texas.The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on February 2, 1848 to end the Mexican War. This treaty specified that Mexico agreed to recognize Texas as part of the United States. Texas at that time included land in what is now New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. The Rio Grande River would be the southern and most of the western border of Texas.Today California, Nevada, Utah and parts of the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming are found there.
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∙ 14y agoTexas wasn't purchased, it was a marriage of convenience. And there was this thing called the Mexican War that had an affect on who controlled what is now the state of Texas.
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∙ 14y agoThe US and Mexico had some problems that led to the Spanish American War. In the war Mexico could not stand a chance against the US and lost miserably. Once the US had Texas they decided to annex it and opened the land to both Americans and Mexicans.
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∙ 11y agoBy winning the mexicen american war and annexing it
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How much did the US pay for Florida?
The US acquired Florida by the Adams-Onís treaty of 1819, paying Spain $5 million, and renouncing any claims the US had on Texas as a result of the Louisiana Purchase.
Who did the US get Texas Annexation from?
Mexico... Whomever posted the above statement is dumb. Texas was a it's own country for nearly eight years. Originally, the French and Spanish settled the region. America bought the Louisiana purchase and Mexico fought for independence from Spain, gaining Texas. Texas settlers were in conflict with Mexican governance and fought for independence. The Republic of Texas then submitted to US Senate for Annexation.
What did US Secretary of State William Seward arrange for the US to purchase?
Secretary of State Seward was instrumental in the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. he cost was $7.2 million. Alaska in more than two times the US State of Texas. It's rich in minerals and petroleum deposits.
How did the US gain land?
Tracts like the Louisiana Purchase, Alaska and the Gadsden were negotiated, Texas was annexed and Alta California and Nuevo Mexico became US properties in postwar Treaty negotiations.
Was Texas bought in The Louisiana Purchase?
No. The Louisana Purchase was completed in 1803. It did not include the area of Texas. Texas was at that time a part of Mexican territory. After a fight for independance with Mexico, Texas became an independent nation in 1836. It became a U.S. state in 1845.
What events related to the expansion of the US?
Florida Purchase, Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Annexation of Hawaii, Philippines and others..
Identify areas that were acquired to form the US?
Alaska - Purchased from Russia Hawaii Florida Louisiana purchase - Purchased from France Gladstone Purchase Texas
How much did the US pay for Florida?
The US acquired Florida by the Adams-Onís treaty of 1819, paying Spain $5 million, and renouncing any claims the US had on Texas as a result of the Louisiana Purchase.
Who did the US get Texas Annexation from?
Mexico... Whomever posted the above statement is dumb. Texas was a it's own country for nearly eight years. Originally, the French and Spanish settled the region. America bought the Louisiana purchase and Mexico fought for independence from Spain, gaining Texas. Texas settlers were in conflict with Mexican governance and fought for independence. The Republic of Texas then submitted to US Senate for Annexation.
What did US Secretary of State William Seward arrange for the US to purchase?
Secretary of State Seward was instrumental in the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. he cost was $7.2 million. Alaska in more than two times the US State of Texas. It's rich in minerals and petroleum deposits.
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 four ways has the US extended its territory?
The United States has extended its territory through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, the Oregon Treaty of 1846, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 following the Mexican-American War.
Where can one purchase Columbia coats in Texas at a reasonable price?
One can purchase Columbia coats in Texas at a reasonable price in a local jacket store in Texas. There are many jacket stores with Columbia jackets for sale in the state of Texas.
When you purchase a firearm in Texas is it public record?
No
How old do you have to be to purchase a car in Texas?
18
What was the effect of the Purchase on Texas?
colo lolo
Can you purchase a car in Texas with a learner's permit?
No, one can not purchase a car in Texas with just a learner's permit. A person must have a valid drivers license.
