The Mexican-American war was a border dispute due to Texas. Texas had declared independence from Mexico since 1836. Mexico thought the boundary line was “...the Sabine River‚ which separated Louisiana and Texas (Pg.6 Johannsen).” The U.S claimed the line was “...the Rio Grande‚ the "traditional" line claimed in the 1803 treaty with France‚ which suggested that Texas was a part of the Louisiana Purchase‚ and confirmed by John Quincy Adams in his 1819 negotiations with Spain (Pg.6 Johannsen).” The
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Classical Music vs. Rock Music As I grew up my dad had some rules that everyone that wanted to live in the house had to follow. One of those rules was that every individual growing in the house had to learn how to play an instrument. When I was growing up‚ I loved to listen to rock music and used to imagine myself playing the guitar so I told my dad I wanted to play the guitar and he enrolled me in a classical guitar class. Let me tell you something I had to learn the hard way‚ classical music and rock
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The first time I tired a food that I guess you would consider from a different country was probably Mexican food. i’ve never been to another country so i’ve never experienced foreign food. The first time I remember eating a taco I loved it. The earliest I remember eating Mexican food I loved it‚ it even had onions in it and I still ate all of it. I thought it was really cool how different races and people are good at making different foods. I also think it’s interesting that if some whose
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Our popular Mexican Paletas are simply delicious. If you’ve never had one‚ you’re in for a wonderful treat. Mexican Paletas are frozen‚ refreshing treats that is similar to a Popsicle‚ only more delicious. It’s made with actual fruit juice‚ and has pieces of fresh fruit mixed in. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Our ice cream shop features a variety of ice cream flavors‚ including many popular Mexican ice cream flavors. Many of the flavors in our ice cream shop feature traditional Mexican spiciness
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Among elderly Mexican American‚ alcoholism is a common thing. Studies indicate that there is a compelling influence of nativity on Hispanic concentration on addiction among women and not men. According to Hatchett (2011)‚ the use of alcohol among Mexican Americans is predominantly common in men compared to women. The drinking behavior among Mexican Americans is estimated at the end of the consumption curve. The meaning of the extremities is that at one end there is a higher percentage of abstainers
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On January 18‚ 1541‚ the first death on The Devil’s Highway was recorded. On May 23‚ 2001‚ five Mexican men stumble onto The Devil’s Highway‚ parched and delirious‚ leaving behind them a winding map of burnt bodies leading towards the Mexican border. However‚ the Mexican American border is not the only relevant border in their story. The borders that the Wellton 26 face separate not only themselves‚ but humanity as a whole. History‚ economics‚ and the borders between this world and the possibility
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being Mexican-American. When my mom would ask me‚ “What are you?” I would simply reply‚ “I’m white.” Thankfully‚ over the years‚ I have come to fully understand my heritage and appreciate the culture that is immersed with being Latino. My dad was fifteen years when he did something I can never even imagine about doing; he crossed the border. He sacrificed so much in order to live a better life‚ without him I would not be writing this essay right now. My mother is a first generation Mexican-American
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Polk was elected President‚ he sent an envoy to Mexico City to try and buy California‚ and then he sent troops to Texas. The Manifest Destiny is a belief that America would eventually become all 50 states like they are today. One reason that the Mexican war was not justified was because James K. Polk provoked the war. “Polk ordered
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The Mexican American war is often overlooked when in reality‚ it was one of the most important wars in US history which changed history. This war was first started in 1846 and ended in 1848. Though the war was a little short‚ a lot changed for the US in just two years. The war started about a mile North of the Rio Grande because a squadron of American troops “crossed the border” and 16 peaceful Americans were shot and killed. The United States was definitely justified in going to war with Mexico
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Mexican Democracy Democracy requires several elements to succeed and grow. The leaders of a democracy must respect the boundaries they are given. Freedom of the press is an essential element of modern democracy. People must be willing to participate and support the system of government. Classes may exist in a democracy‚ but should not be perceived as a detriment to participation in a democracy. Cultural and ethnic cohesion will support a ‘group think’ toward policy and ideals. Mexico during its
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