USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -How did once-dominant Mexico lose the Mexican-American War? Mexico was essentially broke. The country was racked by financial instability as the war began in 1846. America’s blockade of Mexican ports worsened an already difficult situation, as Mexico couldn’t import and export goods, or levy taxes on imports.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the early 19th century, Napoleon’s occupation of Spain led to the outbreak of revolts all across Spanish America. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla-“the father of Mexican independence”-launched the Mexican rebellion with his “Cry of Dolores, ” and his populist army came close to capturing the Mexican capital.

Detailed explanation-3: -The treaty effectively halved the size of Mexico and doubled the territory of the United States. This territorial exchange had long-term effects on both nations. The war and treaty extended the United States to the Pacific Ocean, and provided a bounty of ports, minerals, and natural resources for a growing country.

Detailed explanation-4: -This treaty, signed on February 2, 1848, ended the war between the United States and Mexico. By its terms, Mexico ceded 55 percent of its territory, including the present-day states California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.