2 things found interested about the Mexican American war
1) The role of propaganda: During the Mexican American War, both sides used propaganda to shape public opinion and justify their actions. The American government spread stories of Mexican atrocities and threats to American interests, while Mexican leaders portrayed the war as a struggle for control over their own territory. This use of propaganda influenced public perception and support for the war effort on both sides.
2) The impact on border disputes: The Mexican American War had significant consequences for border disputes between the United States and Mexico. With the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, Mexico ceded a vast amount of territory to the United States, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma. This acquisition not only expanded the United States' territorial reach, but it also created ongoing political, cultural, and social issues, particularly in relation to immigration and the treatment of Mexican Americans living in the newly acquired territories.