Between the United State of America and Mexico there are many differences in how the war from 1846 to 1848 occurred. One calls it the Mexican-American War, while the others calls it the American Invasion. Based on a territory perspective America took advantage of Mexico, and the president of the United States tempted the Mexican President to declare war in order to take their land. While I am proud to be an American, this war was sought out by America to gain land and expand westward. Throughout the 1840s Mexico had an unstable government that kept jumping from one dictator to another. The question rose up about bringing a monarchy back to Mexico because people were fighting all over the country. The minority of the nation was fighting each …show more content…
This act triggered Mexico to fight since they saw this move as an act of war and declared war on the United States of America playing right into the hands of Polk. However, one could argue that the U.S. invaded Mexico before Mexico declared war on America. Texas, although independent, still belonged to Mexico through the Border Treaty from 1828. Nonetheless, the war began with President Polk mainly directing the troops of America, and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna directing the army for Mexico. Santa Anna leading the Mexican army was interesting due to his controversial background. He served as a President of Mexico eleven times, was loved by the people, and was famous for shooting prisoners. As if those did not set triggers off for Mexicans, the man was good at offending supporters of his own. Although, he was dedicated to Mexico, and after being exiled from Mexico, Santa Anna asked for help from Polk to help him get back to Mexico and in return he will arrange peace. President Polk helps Santa Anna with this, but he is betrayed because Santa Anna becomes head of the army and goes against …show more content…
army, Mexico has a clear disadvantage. The United States is much more advanced with weaponry and army strategies. Although Mexico does have the bigger army, the United States out strategizes them and is more advanced with weapons. Due to these factors, the war is mainly fought on Mexico’s soil and devastates their population. With the loss of many soldiers Mexico had to send children around the ages fourteen to sixteen to fight (Resnick). On February 2, 1848 the war ends with Mexico surrendering to the United States and signing the Treaty of