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War between the USA and Mexico 1846-48, begun
when General Zachary Taylor invaded New
Mexico. Mexico City was taken 1847, and under
the Treaty of Guadaloupe-Hidalgo, Mexico lost
Texas, New Mexico, and California (half its
territory) to the USA for $15 million
compensation.