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I was just wondering what Mexican schools teach about the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Does it get much attention in schoolbooks? Are many Mexicans still unhappy about it? Personally, I was shocked that the U.S. took 40% of Mexico's territory--and that many Americans actually opposed the war because they thought it was a land grab.
I'd love to hear any answers.
Mackinac
Last edited by mackinac81; 06-27-2008 at 10:49 PM..
Reason: We took 40%, not 55% of Mexico in the war
I was just wondering what Mexican schools teach about the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Does it get much attention in schoolbooks? Are many Mexicans still unhappy about it? Personally, I was shocked that the U.S. took 55% of Mexico's territory--and that many Americans actually opposed the war because they thought it was a land grab.
I'd love to hear any answers.
Mackinac
Remember that prior to 1848 there were few people living in what is now our Southwest-----and, most of them stayed on despite given the option of heading to what was left of Mexico.
I don´t think that the USA would have been the same great country it is today with that much less territory and of course so much less people.
To the original poster: They don´t teach that too deep at school. Just barely touch the surface without many facts. As Travelling fella said, the vast majority of Mexicans don´t even think about it.
All those "raza" movements you have in the USA are from people who I´m sure they even aren´t Mexicans. Just what we call "chicanos" or "pochos" who doesn´t even know what their roots are. Please don´t think that all Mexicans are like them, or want the same thing as them.
Cheers
Last edited by christina0001; 07-03-2008 at 08:39 AM..
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One thing that is overlooked it Guatemala was also part of post 1821 Mexico-----yet, few Mexicans want that place back.
Face it: if our Southwest had became an independent 'Hispanic' nation after 1848 vs. being annexed to the USA-------I doubt that Mexico would want it back either.
IMO Mexico could have taken a better advantage of its resources and potencial if it belonged to the USA, now its been made gradualy but very slow because the corrupt governments and inmense political class errors..
Remember El Alamo, Davy Crockett and his heroic trappers against the gigantic Santa Ana's army.
I wonder if we still have today such a fighting spirit as a nation, I doubt it.
Instead we are going entangled in the Middle East, what a mess!
IMO Mexico could have taken a better advantage of its resources and potencial if it belonged to the USA, now its been made gradualy but very slow because the corrupt governments and inmense political class errors..
I agree and it is pretty damn sad.
A full blood Mayan Mexican who immigrates legally to the USA oftentimes after 20 years here winds up living better here than a Middle Class paisano SOB
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