Mexico: The Facts
Mexico was force to defend their way of life as The United States of America invaded lands claimed by Mexico. Mexican Citizens' ways of life was dependent on this land. As Mexico stood up for right, they were slaughtered by a greedy power hungry nation, in pursuit of world domination.
The United States of America was wrong in attacking and invading Mexico. The soul responsibility of any nation is to protect its citizens. So as Mexico defended its citizens from the harsh and blood thirsty beasts that crudely invaded. The ranching and farming industries took a big hit as white settlers claimed land that was not theirs.
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By the President of the United States of America. ...Mexico can not be blamed for this war. The attack that many patriots were so fond of using as justification for the war was simply an attempt by Mexico to defend land that belonged to Mexico. Of course, Mexico could have responded in a more peaceful manner to the idea of Texas annexation. And Mexico could have responded better to American desires to purchase California and other areas of the Southwest, but when push comes to shove you better stand up.
The war was caused by the heinous acts of slave trade. The south wanted to expand their slave trading ways by adding states that were not even theirs. This sole single act of greed is enough to convict America of their wrong doing.
A waiting game was in thick anxiety as Mexico struggled to keep their lands. As an attempt to keep their lands Mexico was forced to go to war with a warring nation.
The concept of "Manifest Dynasty" caused thousands of deaths because of American greed and lack of understanding. This westward movement caused increased tensions between the two countries. This sad and uncouth concept...
Mexican War
Without a doubt, the Mexican War was tragic but your essay seems far too one-sided. If you are trying to persuade readers, a more balanced tone and presentation would be advisable. I wonder if the settlers in Texas who wanted to form a state and be part of the United States thought they were so terribly wrong. Certainly, Mexico seemed to think so. When Texans got their wish and entered the Union, troops were dispatched to Texas to defend against foreign agression on what had become American soil. When some Mexican soldiers crossed the Rio Grande and engaged American troops, the Mexican War was on. Both countries regret the war, but stirring up old animosities seems pointless more than 150 years after the war ended.
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