<span>Prior to the Mexican American war president Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico to negotiate an agreement between that the Rio Grande River would be the southern border of Texas. ... The United States annexed the territory of California in 1848 following its victory in the Mexican-American War.</span>
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I just had that question hope it helps
The Mexican troops attacked Taylor's group because they mistook Zachary's intentions. (mexican troop believed zachary came to attack them) Hope this helps :)
He brought back $850 in his win that night in madison square garden