History Of Native Americans

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which ended the Mexican American war in 1848 was a very important decision in our history. We allowed the Mexican government to keep Mesilla Valley in place of them giving us the Santa Rita Mountains. We believed that we would profit off of this compromise due to the fact that we thought there was rich copper deposits, and some silver and gold which had not yet been mined. Little did we know that the Mesilla Valley was essential for the construction of a Southern Transcontinental Railroad. The reason it was important for the railroad was because it consisted of flat desert land about fifty miles north to south and 200 miles wide, east to west. There were two parcels of the land that President Pierce instructed Gadsden to try and buy. The Baja California Peninsula was the first for fifty million dollars or the thirty eight thousand square miles of dry arid desert. Santa Ana needed money badly to help build up his army to defend against the very people wanting to pay him, the United States. He thought the best solution was to sell as little land as possible for the most

The aftermath of the war had great affects on Mexico's and Americas government. The war officially ended on February 2, 1848, when Mexico agreed to sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The terms of the treaty were set by the United States after winning the war, the treaty added land the makes up present day Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Utah , and Wyoming. Additionally, the U.S paid $15 million and

In 1846 throughout 1848, a war to conquer land from Mexico were orders held by James K. Polk. An unjust war is about to occur, In 1846 Texas becomes Independent from Mexico and the United States. To begin with, Mexico approves for the Americans to settle onto Texas with one condition to not bring slaves along with them. During this time period, slavery was one of the most important political concerns and they opposed slavery. The Americans didn’t hold the values of anti-slavery, during this time they valued Manifest Density strongly. Accepting some restrictions from Mexico placed was nothing compared to its own destiny to occur from preventing America to stretch outward towards the Pacific Ocean. The main conflict started with the annexation of Texas, a dispute on the nation’s border, the Mexicans consider the Nueces river to be the border of Texas as for Americans that wasn’t enough land so they consider, Rio Grande the border. A way to aim to

Signed on February 2, 1848, in Guadalupe Hidalgo, a city north of the capital. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed by the U.S. and Mexico. The United States appointed Nicholas P. Trist, a citizen of the United States and the Mexican Republic has appointed Don Luis Gonzaga Cuevas, Don Bernardo Couto, and Don Miguel Atristain. This Treaty, brought to an end the Mexican American War. Bringing peace between the two countries. The U.S. called for Mexico to cede 55% of its territory, extending the boundaries of the United States by over 525,000 sq/m. This newly acquired land is what is known as present day Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado,and Wyoming. In exchange for this land, Mexico received a $15 million compensation.

James Polk felt that it was his duty to take it by force and took the matter under his control. Since John Tyler’s decision to hold off the war until Mexico made the initial attack, Polk took it upon himself to provoke the Mexicans. To accomplish this, he sent troops to the Rio Grande and marched them along the border until the Mexicans made their attack. After the report of the attack was delivered, Abraham Lincoln proposed the “Spot Resolutions” to find the exact location of the American bloodshed on “American soil”. However, the Spot Resolutions were built upon false statements; the Mexicans’ attack was premeditated and actually took place on Mexican land. Polk was successful in starting the desired Mexican War which ultimately led to the defeat of the weaker adversary Mexico and the attainment of California.

that President Polk had no right to do what he did. It is said that

This was, at the time, one of the most populous cities in Northern Mexico, having a population of "of nearly fifteen thousand inhabitants." (The Mexican War 33). About the same time, Taylor and his army won the battle of Buena Vista. The terrain in northern Mexico is difficult, and water scarce. Perhaps this is why, after a number of arduous campaigns in the north, Taylor seemed to lose interest in fighting. Instead of pressing south towards the Mexican capital, he was content to remain in the north. Because of his lack of fighting spirit, Pres. James Polk lost faith in him as a leader. Instead, he turned to General Winfield Scott, who lost no time in making for the Mexican capital. "The American army and generals proved significantly superior to the Mexican forces and in less than a year and a half the American army had captured Mexico City and the Mexican Republic had to sue for an unfavorable peace." (The Mexican-American War).

1.     The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo-  signed on February 2, 1848, ended the Mexican-American War in favor of the United States.  This treaty added about 500,000 square miles to the U.S territory.  This was also like a treaty to peace because it ended the American Mexican War.  The war was caused by Mexico refusing to say that Texas was independent and it was now part of the United States.

It is worth noting here that the Americans were concerned about appearances, and that they did their best to provoke Mexico into a war, without having to bear the responsibility of actually starting the war. In his Personal Memoirs, Grant explained the mission of the U.S. Army in south Texas, "We were sent to provoke a fight, but it was essential that Mexico should commence it." The plan worked. The U.S. annexed Texas in February of 1846, and Polk immediately ordered Taylor to proceed to the Rio Grande. One of Taylor's patrols skirmished with a Mexican detachment and lost over twenty soldiers, including eleven dead, five wounded, and several captured. Polk immediately called for war. In his bellicose message to the U.S. Congress, the President announced that, "American blood had been shed upon American soil." He got his declaration of war.

Louisiana Purchase Basic Facts Louisiana was a French territory until Napoleon III wanted to sell the land to The US. in 1803. The king made this decision because he needed money for the war against the Great Britain. US. bought Louisiana for roughly fifteen million dollars.

The United States was able to invade Mexico. There was a war for two year and but by then America was able to defeat Mexico. In 1848, Mexico and the United States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Northern third of Mexico, which included California and the American Southwest, now belonged to the United

Polk told Slidell that the U.S will pay five million dollars for the Northern Territory of Mexico and buy California at any price that they want. At the end Polk was willing to spend up to twenty five million on the Northern Territory, but was turned down. Mexico made it clear that it was not going to sell the Northern Territory. Slidell told Polk that they are willing to go to war for the land that Mexico has. Polk knew that there was going to be a problem buying the Northern Territory and that Mexico will not recognize Rio Grande as Texas boundary.

In 1836 Texas received independence from Mexico, James K. Polk had a plan he offered to buy the territory from Mexico but they declined it. Then Mexico heard about the U.S mission and got worried about losing control of the rest of their territory. They started making rules that U.S could not come on their land. Polk still had a back up plan after he heard about the new rule. On April 25, 1846 Americans stepped foot on Mexican land to fight in battle. Americans barrage in on Mexican cities

Before the Mexican American War had started, there were already things leading to the war. Mexico was encouraging settlers and was allowing people to immigrate from the U.S., this included the Old Three Hundred where they settled along the Brazo River in 1822. By 1834, there were over 30,000 Americans living in Texas and 7,800 Mexicans. Soon there was the Battle of the Alamo that was from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836, it was a 13 day siege at the San Antonio mission. During the Alamo there were over 4000 people in the Mexican forces, while there was only roughly 180 American rebels fighting

When Texas gained independence from Mexico in 1836, the United States had decided not to annex Texas after Mexico had threatened war. However, despite Mexico’s threats, in 1844 President James K. Polk decided to re-annex Texas. During this time he had also wanted to purchase California, New Mexico, and the rest of the U.S. Southwest, but was rejected. In 1846, after the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, Congress declared war on Mexico. This was the beginning of the Mexican-American war. The war continued for two years, until finally it ended on February 2nd, 1848 when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. Through this, the U.S. gained 525,000 square miles of land from Mexico in exchange for 15 million dollars. The Mexican Cession