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""America: The Mexican War and Slavery 1845-1861"" explores a pivotal era in United States history defined by aggressive territorial expansion and deepening sectional conflict. This volume examines the military and political complexities of the Mexican-American War and the subsequent debates over the extension of slavery into newly acquired territories. Through various perspectives, the work details the impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the rising tensions that eventually led the nation toward the American Civil War. The narrative covers significant events such as the annexation of Texas, the Compromise of 1850, and the legislative battles that reshaped the mid-19th century landscape. It illustrates how the quest for expansion became inextricably linked with the moral and economic crisis of slavery, analyzing the social forces that divided the North and the South. This collection serves as a vital resource for understanding the historical roots of American conflict and the evolution of national identity during this transformative period. By documenting the intersection of war and civil rights, the work provides an in-depth look at the precursors to the greatest internal struggle in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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