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A Mexican cavalry unit crossed the Rio Grande and ambushed an American patrol, killing or wounding 16 American soldiers. Two days later, Congress declared war, and the War with Mexico began. Not everyone favored war. Some people felt that the conflict was unjust and did not see the need to declare war.

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