The Mexican-American War

Paper Summary:

The paper interprets and explains the significance of the Mexican-American War. The paper discusses its importance for the Chicano/Latino community as well as the larger Californian and American societies. The paper briefly examines the background and causes of the war and then analyzes its aftermath and significance.

Outline:
Background of the War and its Causes
Aftermath & Significance of the War for the American & Californian Societies

From the Paper:

"In order to understand fully the significance of the Mexican-American War, it is important to briefly examine its background and causes. Much before the start of its war with Mexico, the Americans were infused with the concept of Manifest Destiny : the view that the United States had a God-given mandate to expand its territories in the West in order to spread the American ideals of freedom and democracy to the supposedly inferior and uncivilized peoples of the Continent (Decebal, n.d.)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Decebal. (n.d.) "The Mexican American War." All Empires Online History Community. Retrieved on January 29, 2007 from http://www.allempires.com/article/index.php?q=war_mexican
• "The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo." (2007). Public Broadcasting Services. Retrieved on January 29, 2007 from http://www.pbs.org/kpbs/theborder/history/timeline/6.html

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