Why Mexico Lost Half Its Territory to the U.S.? 🤯 The Mexican-American War 🇺🇸 🇲🇽

Most Americans don’t realize that the U.S. actually stole a massive amount of land from Mexico. 😳 It all started in the 1800s when Mexico, newly independent, allowed American settlers into Texas. But when those settlers brought slavery - 🚫 illegal in Mexico - the government tried to stop them. The settlers revolted, won, and declared Texas independent.
Then, the U.S. stepped in. 🇺🇸 President James K. Polk wanted California, too. 🌟 After Mexico 🇲🇽 declined the offer, he sent troops into a disputed region, leading to conflict. ⚔️ The U.S. easily won, forcing Mexico to sell half of its land for just $15 million. 💰

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