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Why was the US in disagreement with Mexico?
The most important was the status of Texas, which had split from Mexico a decade earlier and was seen as a rebel province by Mexico. The second one, which triggered the conflict was the actual border of Texas, which from the point of view of Mexico was delimited by the Nueces River; from the point of view of Texans it was the Rio Grande River. Skirmishes in this no man's land between Mexican and American troops started the actual conflict.
What were the different view- points that people held about the War with Mexico?
The Mexican American War had its supporters and people opposed to the war such as Abraham Lincoln. Many people opposed the war as being unnecessary. Or, based on the annexation of Texas, opposed it because Texas had every chance to be a slave state. For this exact reason, the new Secretary of State Calhoun wanted Texas and the sure way to acquire it was to beat the Mexicans in a war.
Why were some against the annexation of Texas?
Controversially, instead of annexing Texas into the United States by treaty, which was the proper protocol, the United States decided to annex it by a simple majority vote in Congress. As a result, the legality of the annexation was questionable.
Int the 1840s the view that God had ordained the growth of an American nation stretching across North America was called?
Manifest Destiny. This belief fueled American expansionism and justified the acquisition of new territories, such as through the annexation of Texas and the Oregon Territory, as well as the Mexican-American War. It played a significant role in shaping American policies and actions during the mid-19th century.
Was Mexico part of Texas?
Yes. Until 1835, Texas was considered a territory of Mexico. From 1836 until 1846, depending on your view it became the "Republic of Texas" or a "Rebel Province" and after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexico was forced to cease any claim on Texas.
What was the purpose of the soldiers fighting at the Alamo?
The purpose for the Battle of the Alamo is that Mexico was pursuing north into Texas to fight the Texans. The Texans had declared their independence from the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico though didn't see Texas as an independent country so the Texans rebelled. The Battle of the Alamo was basically for the independence for Texas. Although we lost that battle we won the war and up until The Battle at San Jacinto, Mexico didnt view us as an independent nation.
Is Mexico Central American?
It lies on the North American tectonic plate and is considered by most Mexicans to be a North American country. However, most Spanish-speaking countries of Central America consider Mexico like one of them. It really depends on your point of view.
What was the American Mexican war?
An armed conflict between Mexico and the US that began on 25 February 1846 and ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.It was the war aptly named the Mexican American war that happened between 1846 and 1848 that was brought to a close by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Treaty was dictated by the United States and resulted in the loss of two States of Mexico called Alta California and Nuevo Mexico as well as the Neuces Strip and other claims for compensation of less then half of what had been offered prior to the war.
How tall is the Latin American Tower?
the latin American tower has 43 floors with 3 extra where you can get a great view but noone knows for sure how tall it is but of course Mexico
What was Utah and New Mexico's view on slavery?
The land that is now known as Utah and New Mexico were part of the Mexican Union, according to the Constitutions of 1824, and 1836, one was a federal Constitution the other was Centralist Constitution, but both prohibited slavery, after these states were seized by the USA, after the Mexican American war, I do not know if the anglosaxons instated slavery probably they did just like in Texas.
What were the Causes and consequences of the war with Mexico in 1846?
American presidents John Tyler (term 1841-1845) and James K. Polk (term 1845-1849) had a crush for California and looked to acquire it by any means necessary. The immediate consequences of such actions led to the Mexican Cession, where the United States acquired by force the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Ultimately, this led to the American Civil War(1861-1865).Causes:When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, all the territories it possessed included Mexico, most of Central America (Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming.Due to the extremely low population for such territorial extension (estimated at 12 million during 1824), Mexico relaxed its immigration policies, thus allowing American settlers to help populate the northern territories. The conditions to settle were simple: 1) to pledge allegiance to Mexico and 2) observe the Mexican Law and customs. In 1830, these laws incorporated the banning of slavery. Due to the fact that many American settlers in such territories were slave owners, they looked for any pretext to break up with Mexico.Later, Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna took measures to transform Mexico from a Federal Republic to a Centralist Republic. This move prompted Yucatan and Texas to secede from Mexico. Santa Anna's government invaded both republics; while Yucatan was regained, Texas was lost. As it happens to be the case between today's mainland China and Taiwan, Mexico looked Texas as a rebellious province to be reincorporated at a later time, preferably by diplomatic means, but by force if necessary. The Mexican government warned America that annexation would mean war.Then, American President John Tyler found out about California and its riches. On a letter by American Plenipotentiary Minister in Mexico, Waddy Thompson, Jr.:"As to Texas I regard it as of very little value compared with California, the richest, the most beautiful and the healthiest country in the world... with the acquisition of Upper California we should have the same ascendency on the Pacific... France and England both have had their eyes upon it."He then desperately looked to fulfill the Manifest Destiny, a term which called for the annexation of all North America into the United States. He didn't believed in Texas but looked to annex all the territories west of the Louisiana, being California the "Jewel of the Crown". Long story short, he pushed for annexation of Texas, offering its admission to the Union in March 1, 1845. Then, President James K. Polk ratified by law such admission, on December 29 of that year. These events led to the war with Mexico.Consequences:Mexico lost the war due to poor strategic decisions and numeric and technological superiority by American forces: almost 79,000 American soldiers against an army of up to 40,000 Mexican regulars. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Tratado de Guadalupe Hidalgo in Spanish) is the peace treaty, largely dictated by the United States to the interim government of a militarily occupied Mexico, that ended the war. The cession that the Treaty facilitated included parts of the modern-day US states of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming, as well as the whole of California, Nevada, and Utah, and, depending on one's point of view, Texas.As much of this conflict was instigated by Texas and its slave owners (when Texas seceded from Mexico, former American settlers regained their "right" to purchase and sell slaves), this meant an increase in slave territory. In 1849, General Zachary Taylor became President after keeping views on slavery in Texas secret during his campaign. He then revealed his plan to admit California and New Mexico as free states excluding creation of territories subject to slavery. Texas, supported by the other slave states, threatened military action to enforce its claim to New Mexico land, thus setting the stage for the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Was the Mexican War a defensive war or a war of aggression?
The Mexican War can be seen as both a defensive war and a war of aggression, depending on the perspective. From the Mexican point of view, it was a defensive war, as they saw the annexation of Texas by the United States as an act of aggression. However, from the American point of view, it was seen as a war of aggression, as the United States initiated the conflict by invading Mexican territory.
