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What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?

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President Polk’s desire for the US to control ports in California

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Polk attempted to buy territory (including California) from Mexico. He was refused, so he ordered US military forces into a disputed area hoping to provoke a war.

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The origins and cause of the Mexican-American War are very complex, but in general it was started only because the US under President Polk wanted more land. 
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