I
Indofred
Guest
Sure, why not? We can mention the $15 million the U.S. Paid Mexico for the land as a provision of same.
Not true.
The US created the conditions for war by annexing Mexican lands.
They offered to buy the rest, but Mexico didn't wish to sell.
When the Mexicans tried to remove American expansionist forces, they won the first battle, but eventually lost the war.
As the winners of the war America caused, America was in a position to negotiate pretty much anything it wanted.