1 Jan 1845 Jahr - War With Mexico: Intermediate causes of the war

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Diplomatic conflicts between the U.S. and Mexico prompted the annexation of Texas. President Polk replied by trying to resolve the conflicts by offering Mexico to buy California and New Mexico. Mexico declined to sell California to them and they began to argue where the border should be located. Immediate Causes of War—When Polk sent troops to Mexico, the Mexican army seized them. This opportunity was taken by President Polk to give his war message.

Legislature of Massachusetts: This quote shows the claim of Charles Summer in 1847 against the occupation of Texas and the war with Mexico at the time. He said taking advantage of the poorer neighboring country of Mexico was unconstitutional and morally wrong, particularly when it is in hopes of making more slave states. Since he said that there was no fair justification or incentive, he expresses his disapproval of the war; he also says that slavery is incorrect and tyrannical, and that is demonstrated by the annexation of Texas and Mexico.


Editorial-New York ;The 1847 editorial justifies the occupation of Mexican Texas by claiming that under the US government they would have a better life. He belittles Mexicans by suggesting that they are used to being defeated, but appeals to the audience by describing how the Mexicans will benefit from this occurrence because they would have higher roles and ultimately be free and proud.

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