Two of the most important effects of the American victory were the acquisition of California and New Mexico.
Two of the most important effects of the American victory were the acquisition of California and New Mexico.
It was a US victory and it gained California and the American Southwest.
It wasn't.
It became a part of the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Poverty, corruption, and a considerable inequality in the distribution of income are among the most important outcomes.
A tactical victory.
It was a US victory and it gained California and the American Southwest.
It was a US victory and it gained California and the American Southwest.
It wasn't.
The Mexican Cession, the renewal of the slavery question and ultimately, the American Civil War.
California changed hands from Mexico to the U.S.
Because against all odds, it was a major victory for Mexico.
There are several reasons, besides the fact that both are neighbors: Mexico is one of the most important business and trade partners of the United States, being the 2nd largest receiver of American exports after Canada; conversely, Mexico is the 3rd largest supplier of American imports after China and Canada. 12-18% of the American population can trace their origins to Mexico.
The war was pushed by pro-slave interests (Polk himself was a pro-slave southerner), renewing the slave question; after the war with Mexico, this conflict planted the seeds of the American Civil War (1861-1865).
The North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA is the most important among them.
It became a part of the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
It revived the slavery question. Ultimately, it led to the American Civil War.
Poverty, corruption, and a considerable inequality in the distribution of income are among the most important outcomes.