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Q: How did Americans justify war with Mexico?
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What did Americans use manifest destiny to justify?

The Mexican-American War.


Why were many Americans in favor of going to war Mexico?

Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.


Why were many Americans favor to going to war with Mexico?

Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.


What did Americans have to do in order to gain land in Mexico?

They had to go into war with Mexico to get the land.


Who was against the Americans in the Mexican American war?

Mexico


Did Americans agree to pledge to Mexico in the Mexican-American war?

yes.


What did Mexico have to do with World War?

Enemy forces sent a letter to Mexico, which was intercepted by the Americans, telling them to invade America.


What capital city did the Americans capture to end the Mexican war?

Mexico City


How did the war affect Mexican Americans?

We annexed California following our victory over Mexico.


How did president Wilson justify invasion of Mexico?

BEcause he can.


How did James K. Polk get americans to go to war with mexico?

Polk said we had to go to war because U.S. forces had been attacked on the Rio Grande. Some said we provoked Mexico into war.


How do the soldiers justify the war?

Generally, soldiers do not justify war. They do not decide who to fight or why. THAT is the job of politicians and voters.