Mexican Cession

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Title

Mexican Cession

Subject

Mexican-American War

Description

The Mexican Cession was the result of the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848. President James K. Polk had promised to fulfill the "Manifest Destiny" before he left office, even if it meant going to war. With the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. In exchange for $15 million, the Mexican government under Santa Anna gave away 1/2 of their land.

Creator

Unknown

Source

Ancestry.com

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hummingbird/California/mexican_war.htm

Date

Unknown

Format

Map, dimensions unknown

Language

English

Type

Document