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Mexican-American War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did the U.S. acquire Texas? | War, ceded via treaty for $ |
| How long the Mexican-American War last? | 2 years |
| Why did the U.S. wait to annex Texas? | Texas's debt, Texas allowed slavery, and Mexico threatened war. |
| What is an Empresario? | A person hired to relocate families |
| The 4 rules Americans had to follow | Speak Spanish, no slavery, become a Mexican citizen, and convert to catholicism |
| Why did Americans want to got to Texas? | Cheap farm land |
| What did the Santa Anna take away with the "Law of April 6"? | Texas's right to self govern |
| What general surprise attacked Santa Anna? | Sam Houston |
| Polk's 3-Part plan? | Secure Texas Border, take control of the west (CA & NM), take the Mexican Capitol (Mexico City). |