MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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It led to the unconditional surrender of the Mexican Army
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It enabled Texas to join the United States
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It drummed up American anger against Mexico before the war began
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It preceded the American attack against Mexico City
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Detailed explanation-1: -The effect that the Battle of the Alamo had on the Mexican-American War. It drummed up American anger against Mexico before the war began. As a congressman, he opposed the Mexican-American War. You can infer that the Mexican-American War made him so popular he was soon elected President.
Detailed explanation-2: -Legacy of the Alamo The victory ensured the success of Texan independence: Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner, came to terms with Houston to end the war. In May, Mexican troops in San Antonio were ordered to withdraw, and to demolish the Alamo’s fortifications as they went.
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: -In short, the Mexican-American War was caused because of the United States’ repeated encroachment on Mexican territory, such as its’ annexation of Texas, which Mexico refused to recognize as being independent. Therefore, Mexico also refused to recognize the claimed border between the two nations.
Detailed explanation-5: -The immediate cause of the Mexican-American War was a disputed boundary between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip. Mexico did not recognize Texas as legitimate American territory and Texas admission to the United States antagonized Mexican officials and citizens.