The Mexican War
A war between the U.S. and Mexico spanned the period from 1846 to 1847. The war was initiated by Mexico and resulted in Mexico's defeat and the loss of approximately half of its national territory in the north. The United States was unjustified in going to war with Mexico; this was due to the fact that the land was rightfully claimed by Mexico, our lack of acknowledgment towards the Mexican government, and the fact that Mexico was just protecting their borders.
One of the reasons the United States was unjustified in going to war with Mexico was the fact that the land belonged to Mexico. Mexican territory, in 1830, was equivalent to that of the U.S. at the time. According to map 84 in the background essay, Mexico used to stretch from
One of the reasons the United States was unjustified in going to war with Mexico was the fact that the land belonged to Mexico. Mexican territory, in 1830, was equivalent to that of the U.S. at the time. According to map 84 in the background essay, Mexico used to stretch from