The Mexican-American War: Was it Justifiable?
“The most dramatic event in the history of relations between Mexico and the United States took place a century and a half ago.”(Doc. 3) These words perfectly describe the conflict between our countries, a war over territory, misunderstandings and the breaking of laws. A debate still held today, is whether or not America was justified in declaring war on Mexico, yet there is more supporting info leaning towards it being an injustice. From simply inviting Americans in order to settle their empty land, and the settlers not following the laws set in place, to the outright invasion by the United States, where there is not a legitimate reason for declaring war upon Mexico.
When Mexico declared itself
“The most dramatic event in the history of relations between Mexico and the United States took place a century and a half ago.”(Doc. 3) These words perfectly describe the conflict between our countries, a war over territory, misunderstandings and the breaking of laws. A debate still held today, is whether or not America was justified in declaring war on Mexico, yet there is more supporting info leaning towards it being an injustice. From simply inviting Americans in order to settle their empty land, and the settlers not following the laws set in place, to the outright invasion by the United States, where there is not a legitimate reason for declaring war upon Mexico.
When Mexico declared itself