Question

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identify if each phrase below is a cause or effect of the mexican american war.
cause of the war
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effect of the war
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possible answers
election of james polk
mexican cession
california becomes a state
debate over slavery in the territories
trade along the santa fe trail
annexation of texas
belief in manifest destiny

Explanation:

To determine causes and effects of the Mexican - American War:

• Causes:
• Election of James Polk: His expansionist views and policies contributed to tensions that led to the war.
• Annexation of Texas: The U.S. annexing Texas (which Mexico still claimed) was a major source of conflict.
• Belief in Manifest Destiny: The idea that the U.S. was destined to expand westward fueled desires for territory, leading to the war.
• Trade along the Santa Fe Trail: Increased U.S. presence and trade in the region heightened tensions with Mexico.
• Effects:
• Mexican Cession: Mexico ceded a large amount of territory to the U.S. as a result of losing the war.
• California Becomes a State: The acquisition of California from Mexico led to it becoming a state.
• Debate over slavery in the territories: The new territories acquired from Mexico sparked debates over whether slavery would be allowed there.

Answer:

Cause of the War

• Election of James Polk
• Annexation of Texas
• Belief in Manifest Destiny
• Trade along the Santa Fe Trail

Effect of the War

• Mexican Cession
• California Becomes a State
• Debate over slavery in the territories