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Could Mexico have avoided the war?
The Mexicans could have not opened up Texas or New Mexico for American settlement because these two acts greatly increased the American population that it soon outnumbered the actual Mexicans. This could have prevented the entire disputes over the annexation of Texas which was a primary reason Polk went into the war-- to get Texas as a state of the U.S.
Why did many Americans think that Texas should be added to the union right away after Texas declared its independence from Mexico?
Many supporters of the annexation of Texas thought that it should be added to the Union right away before it could become an ally of Great Britain. Great Britain wanted Texas to serve as a source of cotton and a market for British goods.
When did the US purchase Texas?
the answer is 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.
What were the five rules the Mexican government made for American colonists in Texas?
The five rules were: Americans had to speak spanish, become catholics, and become Mexican citizens. they had to obey Mexican laws and they could not bring enslaved African Americans to Texas
Who did sam Houston use to stop native American raids?
Sam Houston made a deal with the Native Americans. Native Americans would stop raiding Texas settlements while Texas was settling in to being a free country and trying to annex the US as long as they could stay in Texas.
Why were many Americans in favor of going to war Mexico?
Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.
Why were many Americans favor to going to war with Mexico?
Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.
Why did Americans believed they should claim Texas?
Texas had a large landmass that land hungry Americans saw as beneficial. Many Americans moved to Texas as America was moving west. At first, the Mexicans appreciated the immigration, but it was not long before Americans decided that Texas should be free of Mexico.
Why was the border between Texas and Mexico important during the civil p?
because the Mexico could attack Texas on the time of weakness
What was the purpose of Texas Independce?
so that Texas could be free from Mexico and be a part of America
How could the war between Mexico and America been prevented?
The US could have denied Texas the right to become a US State until after it worked a deal with Mexico on a border between the Republic of Texas and Mexico.
Mexico could have bought Texas for how much?
Texas was NOT bought it was won in the Mexican- American war.
Describe how Texas Gained it's independence?
Establishing friendly relations with Britain and other European powers.
How did policies about the settlement of Texas change when the region passed from Spanish to Mexican hands?
they changed when the region passed, because Mexico became free from Spain and could make their own choices. The spanish drove off Americans trying to claim lands in Texas but Mexico made a deal with Stephen Austin after being persuaded.
Could anybody show you the landforms in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona?
yes they could
Could the Texas rangers go after criminals in Mexico?
Not at all; that is why extradition treaties are held between Mexico and the US.
Could you name the gulf located east of Texas west of floridaand north of southern Mexico?
Gulf of Mexico
