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What events raised tensions between the United States and Mexico, finally leading to war between the two countries?
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What events raised tensions between the United States and Mexico, finally leading to war between the two countries?

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Manifest Destiny or westward expansion is the main reason for the tension. Mexico had Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico Americans wanted new opportunity and land towards the Pacific Ocean. So America took it 
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