expansion and confidence due to their great size and wealth. Also, because Mexico had

owed money to America, many people thought that they could obtain the money

forcefully. Furthermore, Mexico had never fully recognized Texas' independance and to

maintane their pride, broke off diplomatic relations when the US annexed the republic.

President Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor into Texas to defend the border which at

Some common words found in the essay are:
Matamoros Mexicans, , California Mexican, Rio Grande, John Slidell, Furthermore Mexico, United Mexico, Taylor Texas, Grande Taylor, Nuccess River, rio grande, mexican war, united mexico,
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Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)