The event in california that increased the tensions that were already divivding the united states was the annexation of texas in 1845.
Mexicans American war was fought between Mexico and America in the year 1846 till 1848. In the war America won which proved by the critics as their expansionist policy.
The war started with event of america's annexation of Texas and later on they defeated Mexico and also took control over california.
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