081 The Antebellum Period: The End of the War in Mexico

The capital of Mexico was in American hands. The war slowly wound
down and the Americans got what they wanted - the northern
provinces of Mexico and an international border that followed the
Rio Grande River. It was not without a cost. President Polk's
goals of a quick campaign were not met and the acquisition of new
lands would ramp up sectional differences. We also take some time
to set up the next part of our story - conflict in the Pacific
Northwest. Stay tuned!


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