Mexican War (Noun)

Meaning

After disputes over Texas lands that were settled by Mexicans the United States declared war on Mexico in 1846 and by treaty in 1848 took Texas and California and Arizona and New Mexico and Nevada and Utah and part of Colorado and paid Mexico $15,000,000.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The Mexican War was a significant event in the history of the United States, resulting in the country gaining a substantial amount of new territory.
• The outcome of the Mexican War had a lasting impact on the relationship between the United States and Mexico, with ongoing disputes over border lands and trade.
• Historians often view the Mexican War as a prime example of American imperialism, with the US seeking to expand its territory at the expense of its southern neighbor.
• The Mexican War was sparked by a combination of factors, including the US annexation of Texas and the desire to expand the country's territory and spread its influence.
• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War, led to Mexico ceding a vast amount of land to the United States, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.