Was The Mexican-American War Justified?
Was the Mexican War justified?
As Americans, we might not view America as a bully, but during arguments with Mexico during
The mid 1800’s, Americans obviously pushed around the Mexicans. In 1821, Mexico gained its freedom from Spain. The young nation was about the same size as the United States, and the U.S. government immediately developed a lust for Mexico’s land. Arguments arose, leading to the Mexican-American war. Like most wars, it had its supporters and critics. Looking back at the evidence a couple of centuries later, the United States did not have a valid and compelling reason to declare war on Mexico because they invaded Mexico, they craved Mexico’s land, and the U.S. disrespected Mexico.
One reason that the war was not …show more content…
For example, the Americans who moved into Texas ignored the Mexican law of no slavery. They brought slaves and increased the slave population to 38,000 slaves (D). The Americans also didn’t think that the Mexican government could effectively govern its territories (A). John O’Sullivan viewed the Mexican government as “Imbecile and distracted,” and “never can exert any real governmental authority over such a country.” To add to these problems, the Texans of the time made fun of Mexican laws and chose to not follow them (G). The rudeness and disrespect towards the Mexicans did not justify the war.
From this evidence, it is clear that the Mexican-American war was not justified. America invaded Mexico, they just wanted America’s land, and they didn’t respect Mexico. Even though some believe that it was unnecessary and uncalled for, some also believe that it was necessary. The disagreement with wars has been a problem many times in history and today. Many Americans opposed the American Revolution. The entry into World War I was deeply debated. The participation in Vietnam and Korea was also
As Americans, we might not view America as a bully, but during arguments with Mexico during
The mid 1800’s, Americans obviously pushed around the Mexicans. In 1821, Mexico gained its freedom from Spain. The young nation was about the same size as the United States, and the U.S. government immediately developed a lust for Mexico’s land. Arguments arose, leading to the Mexican-American war. Like most wars, it had its supporters and critics. Looking back at the evidence a couple of centuries later, the United States did not have a valid and compelling reason to declare war on Mexico because they invaded Mexico, they craved Mexico’s land, and the U.S. disrespected Mexico.
One reason that the war was not …show more content…
For example, the Americans who moved into Texas ignored the Mexican law of no slavery. They brought slaves and increased the slave population to 38,000 slaves (D). The Americans also didn’t think that the Mexican government could effectively govern its territories (A). John O’Sullivan viewed the Mexican government as “Imbecile and distracted,” and “never can exert any real governmental authority over such a country.” To add to these problems, the Texans of the time made fun of Mexican laws and chose to not follow them (G). The rudeness and disrespect towards the Mexicans did not justify the war.
From this evidence, it is clear that the Mexican-American war was not justified. America invaded Mexico, they just wanted America’s land, and they didn’t respect Mexico. Even though some believe that it was unnecessary and uncalled for, some also believe that it was necessary. The disagreement with wars has been a problem many times in history and today. Many Americans opposed the American Revolution. The entry into World War I was deeply debated. The participation in Vietnam and Korea was also