In this episode, discover how the war reshaped the map of North America and fueled the idea of Manifest Destiny. Under James K. Polk, the United States fought to secure disputed land after the annexation of Texas. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which transferred vast western territories—including California and New Mexico—to the United States. The expansion encouraged migration westward but also intensified debates over slavery in the new territories. This story highlights ambition, expansion, and the lasting consequences of national growth.

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