The Mexican American War

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  1. 5. Name of CA inhabitants who fought U.S. occupation.
  2. 8. Symbolism of Mexico City.
  3. 10. Country that took first armed action.
  4. 13. $30 million land offer by this U.S. agent, rejected by Mexico.
  5. 14. Name of republic formed after early U.S. takeover of California.
  6. 15. General given task of marching west to secure California for U.S.
  7. 18. Controversial action taken by the U.S. towards Texas.
  8. 19. Number of parts of Polk's war plan.
  9. 20. Month in 1846 that the U.S. declared war on Mexico.
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  1. 1. Texas border river identified by Mexico.
  2. 2. General Taylor secured this Texas area for the U.S. by Feb 1847.
  3. 3. Official border between Mexico and U.S.
  4. 4. Description of U.S. population's views of the upcoming war.
  5. 6. U.S. General who captured Mexico City in Sept 1847.
  6. 7. Texas border river identified by the U.S.
  7. 9. U.S. President who provoked war with Mexico in 1846.
  8. 11. $15 million transaction that gave New Mexico and California to U.S.
  9. 12. Land Mexico was forced to give up all claims to after losing.
  10. 16. Mexican American War marked fulfillment of this for U.S.
  11. 17. Western ocean that would allow U.S. to expand trade.
  12. 19. U.S. General who brought U.S. troops into disputed land zone.