The Revolutionary War: The War Between Mexico And Texas

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“When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people…” A quote from the declaration of independence for texas this shows what they think of the Mexican government. It all started with the annexing of texas, Mexico was not very happy with the decisions America made, after that America sent an ambassador to talk with Mexico, They refused to see or even hear the proposal and sent him back to America. Although the United States war against Mexico may be viewed as controversial, the war was just due to The Violence against America, The Government of Mexico, and Texas itself will show that this war is justifiable. The Government of Mexico had started most of the war it treated Texas poorly, had many harsh laws

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