The Mexican War Aftermath
Did the Americans' expansion crush the Mexican soul of the Southwest?
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37 mins
Explore how the belief in Manifest Destiny justified war, racial superiority, and massive land expansion during the 1840s. Discover how internal divisions among Native tribes, Californios, and newly arrived Mexicans shaped the social landscape of post-war California.
Ep 1:
Was the 'Manifest Destiny' Belief a Cover to Start a War in Mexico?
Ep 2:
Did Polk’s Ambitions Lead to the Mexican-American War?
Discussions (14)
Gloria
Level 10 · 9 mo agoManifest Destiny is just a fancy excuse for theft and the mental gymnastics are wild! 💀 Imagine thinking God wants you to steal land. Garbage humans.
Marlin
Level 10 · 9 mo agoWilmot Proviso actually passed the House multiple times. It was the Senate that kept blocking it.
Vincent
Level 4 · 9 mo agoTaylor parking at the Rio Grande was straight bait
