Mexican War
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Brief Exploration of the Mexican WarLooking for a quick and easy overview of the Mexican War? Want an article that gives you the facts and the figures, without all the frills and long,drawn-out paragraphs? Congratulations, your search is over!
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The Mexican War: 1846-1848America's desire to expand geographically put the US and Mexico on a crash course to war; this war would ultimately be fought from 1846-1848.
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Similarities Between the Iraq War and the Mexican WarFrom the way they are named to the way they have been protested, these two wars illustrate something fundamental about the character of the United States.
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The Mexican War: The Dress Rehearsal for the Civil WarA look at the causes and results of the Mexican War and its significance.
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Pittsburgh Neighborhoods: The Mexican War StreetsThe Central Northside of Pittsburgh contains the Mexican War Streets. These are rapidly becoming the best place in the city to live! -
Sectional Interest During and After the Mexican WarAlthough Southerners were clearly for the war for the possibility of gaining land where slaves could be used for agriculture, New England was completely against it because its region wanted more free states, while the western states truly did not have a definite opinion.
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Texas and the Mexican WarThe Mexican-American War still reverberates throught the phyches of both Mexico and the United States like no other wars, with the exception of their respective civil wars. The action takes place in Mexico and Texas for the most part. -
James K. Polk Declares War on MexicoThis article explains the circumstances surrounding the declaration of war on Mexico on May 13, 1846. -
The Civil War at 150In April 2011, the United States of America begins commemorating the sesquicentennial of one of the key events in its history: the beginning of the Civil War. -
History of the Mexican FlagThe Mexican flag has morphed since 1821 to arrive to the current day flag.
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The Inner War of Abraham LincolnDiscover the Civil War life of Abraham Lincoln as told through the words of his staff, his loved ones and the press.
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The Impact of Small Arms Technology on Civil War TacticsThis article will explore the impact of small arms technology on tactics during the American Civil War. The reader will quickly surmise how the evolution of technology preceded a revolution of warfare.
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Mexican Warrior: Jose Luis Castillo, the Man Who Beat MayweatherThe gritty Mexican boxer and former WBC lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo was arguably the first man to beat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. -
Arizona Mall Reflects a Mexican BarrioThe Mall in the West side of Phoenix Metro Valley of the Sun has turned into a Mexican Majority full of racial bigotry and obvious hostility toward the Americans. -
The Role of Women in Mexican California in the Mid 1800sMexican women in Mexican California in the mid 1800s made significant contributions to society. -
The Cause of the American Civil WarIn the early to mid 1800s, there were many causes that led to the Civil War in the United States. The following paragraphs highlight the main causes.
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150 Years Ago, Jefferson Davis Civil War TimelineJefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States during the American Civil War, had an illustrious military career starting at West Point. He was an eloquent orator, and served Mississippi with distinction in the U.S. Senate until 1861. -
The American Civil War: More Than Meets the EyeIt has been said time and time again, Slavery caused the American Civil War. However, with a deep look, one can in fact see it is highly debatable in fact, the sectionalism of the Civil War was caused by plethora of historic and egotistical factors.
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William T. Sherman Emerges: The American Civil War in 1864A look at how Grant's offensive in May 1864 helped William T. Sherman emerge as a pivotal character in the American Civil War.
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World History - World War IEvents leading to World War I and the United States' decision to enter the war.
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Rising Tide: A Review of Jeff Shaara's First Historical Novel of World War IIBestselling author Jeff Shaara has won critical and popular acclaim for his page-turning historical novels. He now turns his attention to the Second World War. -
Lincoln's Thoughts on the Mexican-American and Civil WarsLincoln is thought of as one of America's greatest Presidents. But do hypocrisies exist between his words during the Mexican-American War and his actions during the Civil War?
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An Analysis of Two Civil War Generals and the Surrounding Revisionist HistoryThe following is a comparison of the two generals who led the opposing forces during the Civil War. A key focus point is how they are regarded today.
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A Novel of the Fourth Civil War: Settling Accounts: In at the DeathSettling Accounts: In At the Death, is the fourth novel in a tetralogy of books portraying a collage of warfare in an alternative universe where the Confederate States of America survived the Civil War and have existed up until the 1940s. -
A Look at Drafting During the Civil WarA look at the measures both the Confederacy and Union took in drafting soldiers during the Civil War.
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Summaries of Civil War BiographiesPersonalities who experienced the Civil War are summarized. The essay brings to light the most important aspects of their life regarding the Civil War.
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Protest Ends with Mexican Flag on California Post OfficeThe citizens of Maywood, California, took down the American flag at the local post office, threw it on the ground and stomped on it, and then hoisted the Mexican flag in its place.
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A War Against WarI had an opportunity to visit Alamo.I wish to appreciate the historic sense of Americans and their sincere attempts to preserve monuments and documents..But in general ,we should avoid wars in future for the unity of mankind.This thought provoked me to write this piece. -
Midtown Sacramento's Una Mas Mexican GrillUna Mas is located conveniently on P Street, right off of Highway 50, and across the way from the tree shaded Winn Park. Una Mas in Midtown Sacramento serves to its customers an authentic, yet modern, grilled Mexican cuisine. -
Mexican President Calderon Has No Right to Chastise AmericansSpeaking before the U.S. Congress, President Calderon has insulted the American people, including Mexican-Americans.
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The 2003 Iraq War DecisionEssay studying which type of analysis would be the most efficient in analyzing the 2003 Iraq War Decision: Individual-Level, State-Level or System-Level? -
Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant - South Side, PittsburghA few steps away from the crush of the South Side crowds, Emiliano's family-owned restaurant offers Mexican cuisine done to perfection.
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Steel in the American Spirit Will Bring Victory in War on TerrorA first person account of entering the global war on terror immediately upon the 9-11 attacks. All Americans have their own story, and no American should ever forget. -
Parsing the History of War a Starting PointParsing The History of War A Starting Point. This is the century when we need to consider ending war not as some utopian fantasy but as sane means of avoiding global suicide. -
The Compromise of 1850: Pushing Off Civil WarA look at the terms of the Compromise of 1850 and how it helped to push off, but didn't prevent, the Civil War.
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Top 5 Civil War NovelsOnly a few novels, however, delve into the reality of the Civil War in a way that makes us feel like we were there. Here are my picks for the top five novels about the war. -
Election of 1852: Franklin Pierce and the Crossroads Before the Civil WarAn overview of the 1852 presidential election and the circumstances leading to Franklin Pierce's victory.
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Iraq War Critic Howard ZinnHoward Zinn, the author of "A People's Hisory of the United States", is a passionate opponent of American intervention in foreign countries. A harsh critic of the War in Iraq, Zinn himself is the subject of harsh criticism from the right and from liberals. -
Just Americans: How Japanese Americans Won a War at Home and AbroadThe Japanese, like the American Indian, the African American, the Mexican American, the American Vietnamese, Chinese, and every other hyphenated-American nationality, possess a unique history. But the Japanese experience has been even more uncommon than others.
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Love in a Time of WarWalls are built at the border of nation states during a season of drug wars and fear. But what of the people? What outer wall can close the mind and heart? We are woven together.
