why did the us go to war w/ mexico in the 1800's for land, but not with the British??

Answer 1

The US–Mexican War was a military conflict fought between the United States and Mexico in the years 1846 to 1848, in the wake of the U.S. annexation of Texas in 1845. Mexico had always refused to recognize the loss of Texas in 1836 and announced its intention to take back what it considered a rebel province. In the United States, the war was a partisan issue, supported by most Democrats and opposed by most Whigs. Popular belief in the Manifest Destiny of the United States ultimately translated into public support for the war. In Mexico, the war was considered a matter of national pride.

The most important consequence of the war was the Mexican Cession, in which the Mexican territories of California and New Mexico were ceded to the United States. The question of extending slavery to these new territories was a catalyst that helped bring on the American Civil War just 15 years later. In Mexico, the enormous loss of territory which resulted from the war encouraged the central government to enact policies to colonize its northern territories as a hedge against further losses.

In the U.S., the war is sometimes called the Mexican War. In Mexico, it is called la intervención norteamericana (the North American Intervention) or la guerra del 47 (the War of '47).

Answer 2

There is not enough room here to explain that excellent question,but i have studied this from the web ..Go to yahoo search engine and type in Mexican American War read that and then go there and type in British Chinese war Hongkong"Type in Chinese opium den and you'll see that the british and us are a bunch of arrgorant bullies that will kill anyone for a dollar and it hasn't changed because of the "NEW WORLD ORDER" type that in and print it out-----this country is tied to the UK through the new world order which is a branch of the masonic lodge and many mason dont even know it and really dont care as long as they get what they want... I know more than i want to know about this deception ...Just remember the bible tells us"the LOVE of MONEY is the root of ALL evil" and its true !!Also look up Manifest Destiney its an eye opener and we haven't changed please study this and get the facts...May as well look up privateers while you are at it.......Tablois could not have done any better history is full of it--------

Answer 3

The war of 1812, when the British burned down the white house, doesn't count? They came to us first though.

Answer 4

America wanted an empire but knew they couldn't take on the British because the British knew what to expect unlike the first time when Britain was fighting so many countries in Europe.

Answer 5

because the BRITISH ruled the world at that time and were a formidable force to attack.

Answer 6

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