Hello! Yesterday I posted a question about my social studies essay and made some revisions! If anyone has time to read it and tell me what they think it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
The instructions:
For this portfolio project, you will explore different perspectives regarding the Mexican-American War. You will then present your findings in a short essay. Your final product will describe each point of view. It should give historically accurate facts.
What I wrote:
The Mexican American War began in the year 1945 on May 9, after President James Polk of the United States declared war on Mexico for attacking U.S. troops stationed in Texas. After two years, it ended when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. This treaty stated that Mexico must relinquish around one-third of its territory to the United States.
The war was very beneficial to the citizens of the United States because they gained an immense amount of land, which was very valuable despite the issues that land caused. This war also resulted in the gaining of slaves for the southern people of the United States.
The war was anything but beneficial to the people of Mexico. One-third of their territory was lost. Also, many lost rights because the U.S. Constitution did not yet protect the rights of anyone but white men.
I believe that the war was not justified. The United States and Mexico should have tried harder to work out problems concerning Texas peacefully. I also think that President Polk should have accepted Mexico's refusal to sell western land.
Once more, I would really appreciate any feedback, and don't be afraid of being too harsh! All of it helps, Thank you!
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