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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
What was the primary reason that the U.S. declared war on Mexico in 1846?
Conflict over slavery
Mexican attacks on American soil
Desire to expand westward
Trade disagreements with Mexico
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AP US History - 5.3 The Mexican–American War
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