Imperialism and Injustice: The Mexican-American War

The Mexican American War

Ana Introduction

Have you ever heard of the Mexican-American war? This event is when the U.S doubled their land by taking 7 states from Mexico. The U.S was a bully to Mexico by taking advantage of them while they were weak and vulnerable. In particular, United States decision to steal the Northwestern part of Mexico was an unjust act since Mexico had allowed fellow Americans to immigrate to their country with only 3 simple rules. Alongside with that Mexico helped the U.S gain their independence from the British making it a clear case of imperialism. America took states where several Mexicans were living, forcing them out and dragging them back to where they “came from”. This can only be described as pure

The Spaniards supplied America with cattle, uniforms, and gun powder, all necessities for a huge war. Spain helped America to get revenge on Britain for its defeat in the seven-year war and increase Spanish territory at Britain’s expense. The Spanish provide large amounts of money to the Americans, which is unfair to the Spanish now since America has turned greatly on them. “You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence.” says Abraham Lincoln, which goes along with the theme of America taking everything away from Spain after being

America’s war on Mexico was a clear case of imperialism by taking over most of Mexico's land and taking their recourses. California and Texas once belonged to Mexico but because America used military force and had greed for land,power,and money.So before all this was happening, back before the war the Americans wanted to move to Texas for alot more land. But a lot of Americans wanted to move in. The American immigrants were moving into Mexico too fast and started breaking the three important rules.There were more Americans than Mexicans in Texas. America neglected Mexico and had everything stolen from Mexico, Their resources,money,and of course what we call now our “states”. As Cesar Chavez said “Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” Mexico was stolen from America and they shouldn't dare call themselves innocent for what they have done,they are the