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Disputed Territory

Disputed Territory. Selling California…???. In Nov 1845, President Polk sent an offer to Mexico for a peace treaty. . Selling California…???. The treaty included: The US would never invade Mexico Settle the border dispute between the US & Mexico

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Disputed Territory

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  1. Disputed Territory

  2. Selling California…??? In Nov 1845, President Polk sent an offer to Mexico for a peace treaty.

  3. Selling California…??? The treaty included: • The US would never invade Mexico • Settle the border dispute between the US & Mexico • Mexico would sell the land in California to the US.

  4. Selling California…??? President Polk offered Mexico $30 million for California (in today’s money that would be $670 million)

  5. Selling California…??? Mexico declines the offer…

  6. Selling California…??? As a result President Polk sends General Zachary Taylor to Texas.

  7. Taylor Moves South into Disputed Territory

  8. Taylor Moves South into Disputed Territory

  9. If I move the Army south of the Nueces River, it would cause the Mexican to attack us. Humm….

  10. Taylor Moves South into Disputed Territory Taylor constructed a makeshift fort (later known as Fort Texas) on the banks of the Rio Grande opposite the city of Matamoros.

  11. Taylor Moves South into Disputed Territory Taylor has about 3,500 army soldiers under his command.

  12. Taylor Moves South into Disputed Territory On April 25, 1846, Mexican troops (about 2,000) attack Taylor and the American Army. 11 Americans were killed in the battle.

  13. Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil! President Polk address the US Congress on May 13, 1846.

  14. Congress Declares War On May 13, 1846 the US Congress declares War against Mexico.

  15. Humm……… My plan worked! Time for WAR!!!!

  16. Lets Watch a Video! •   • http://youtu.be/HjUEBDOOSDM

  17. Exit Ticket Once you complete the Exit ticket, turn it into the basket.

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