Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
The Great Territorial Loss

From the perspective of the United States, the Mexican-American War, together with the Louisiana Purchase, represented important land acquisitions as part of the country's relentless expansion westward. In this regard, Kurth (1999) reports that, "There were grand achievements in this national project of continental expansion, especially the southwestern annexations, which were achieved through U.S. military victory in the Mexican-American War. In this case, the United States took advantage of the fact that Britain and France were disrupted by serious internal turmoil."

With Britain and France otherwise occupied with their more immediate domestic issues, the U.S. was free to pursue its expansionist Manifest Destiny plans for the Western regions of the country, including most especially California and its vast resources and temperate weather.

From the perspective of the Mexicans, though, the invasion by the United States was a heavy-handed blow by an international bully that had provoked a…...

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References

Coward, John M. "Dispatches from the Mexican War," Journalism History 26 (2000, Spring) 1:

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Huston, James L. "Southerners against Secession: The Arguments of the Constitutional

Unionists in 1850-51," Civil War History 46 (2000, December) 4: 280-291.

This resulted in describing Mexican Catholicism as syncretic. Ordinary Mexicans live on the belief of Catholics. Mexico has been greatly influenced by the Catholic Church. Therefore, the relationship between the Catholic Church and the state has been occasionally hostile and tense. ecent decades have been marked with active protestant missionaries among the poor people in urban cities and southern parts of Mexico (aingruber et al., 2010).
There is a rich cultural diversity in the current modern world. A wide range of populations are immersed in shared value systems and beliefs based on customs, ways of life and norms. It is important to be aware of cultural differences at all nursing levels in order to communicate and educate nurses and clients (Lee & Brysiewicz, 2009). Nursing care founded on cultural sensitivity has recognized the importance of acknowledging and respecting human beings as a whole. This is regardless of religion, heritage, knowledge,…...

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References

Klee, K. et al. (2012). Using Continuous Process Improvement Methodology to Standardize

Nursing Handoff Communication. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, ISSN 0882-5963,

04/2012, Volume 27, Issue 2, pp. 168 -- 173

Lee, M. B & Brysiewicz, P. (2009). Enhancing problem solving and nursing diagnosis in year III

Mexican Government
Diaz, Villa and Zapata's Ideas of Government and the Individual:

Similarities and Dissimilarities

Government in many areas of the world has changed from one in which the people are the vassals of the government to one in which the government is the servant of the people. Individuals form societies because they have a selfish need for protection, and they form governments for that purpose. Unfortunately, those governments sometimes abuse their power and forget what the government is for. Mexico had three rulers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who epitomized divergent beliefs regarding the government and individual rights. This essay reflects the authoritarianism of Diaz, Villa and Zapata and how they dealt with the subject of individual rights.

Diaz

Porfirio Diaz had one of the longest reins as ruler of Mexico of any leader. Ostensibly he was the leader of a representative republic, but in reality he was a dictator who…...

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Works Cited

McLynn, Frank. Villa and Zapata: A History of the Mexican Revolution. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2000. Print.

It seemed that it could bring political upheaval which became a worry to the United States. Hence, the existing lesser issues between these two countries had to receive increased attention. These were like drug, migration, trade, investment, and environmental concerns (ichard Sicotte, 2009).
Despite the two nations failing to come to an agreement on the best strategy that could be used in solving The Mexico's balooning foreign debt, the government of the United Sates went on to work with the Mexicans and proving support efforts that can buoy the economy of Mexico and try to reschedule the debt. One of the step taken by the United States was when it was announced that the several debt relief agreements in August 1982. Based on the terms of agreement, a purchased ahead of schedule U.S.$600 million in Mexican crude oil was done by United State as a strategic oil reserve. Treasury of…...

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References

A.H. Sevier,(2008). Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. Retrieved March 7, 2012 from  http://www.sonofthesouth.net/mexican-war/treaty-guadalupe-hidalgo.htm 

Earthy Family, (2013). The History of Mexico. Retrieved March 7, 2012 from  http://www.earthyfamily.com/mexico-history.htm 

Richard Sicotte, (2009). The Mexican-U.S. War: A Turning Point in Mexican Development?

University of Vermont. Retrieved March 7, 2012 from  http://www.uvm.edu/~econ/documents/USMEXWAR.pdf

In this sense, the structure of the society changed as well. More and more Mexicans became part of the American culture and contributed to its definition. The Mexican family played a major role in creating the sense of multiculturalism inside the society. Unlike the traditional way of life of the American family the Mexican family was quite different. In this sense, "Mexican residents were given one year to move south of ht the new boundary or become American residents. Most became American citizens" (Nostrand, 1975). Therefore, the family component was an important part in the assimilation process and in the creation of a unitary familiar background for the Mexican community. The specificity of the community relied heavily on the need to feel comfortable and to create a similar environment to the one in the native country.
Another impact of the presence of the Mexican family was the change in the…...

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References

Jenkins, P. A history of the United States. New York: Palgrave, 1997.

Nostrand, Richard L. "Mexican-Americans Circa 1850." Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Vol. 65, No. 3. 1975, pp. 378-390.

The Gold Rush. Mexicans in the Gold Rush. 2006. 31 Jan. 2008.  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/peopleevents/p_mexicans.html

More precisely, while the Blacks were in fact the tools of the British presence in America and their desires for freedom were exploited by the Loyalists, in the case of the Indians, their presence in the Civil War was also related to their desire to reshape their territories. Thus, the strong motivation of the Indians after the war began was to reconsider the borders the white people had imposed on them during the century (Abel, 1992, 2).
A similarity between the presences of the two sides in the two distinctive conflicts was the fact that in the end they were both used by the main actors of the confrontation in the wider game of victory. Thus, the slaves were used as part of the actual military against the British and the Loyalists, while different Indian tribes were used by one side or another in their own struggle for victory.

Another important…...

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References

Abel, a.H. (1992) the American Indian in the Civil War, 1862-1865. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.

Africans in America. (n.d.) Revolution. The Revolutionary War. Retrieved 14 March 2008 at  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2narr4.html 

Grinde, D.A. Jr. (1984) "Red vs. Black: Conflict and Accommodation in the Post Civil War Indian Territory, 1865-1907." American Indian Quarterly, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 211-229.

Jenkins, P. (1997). A history of the United States. New York: Palgrave

Faux finds that this promise has not been fulfilled, in part because of what NAFTA does not do:
NAFTA provided no social contract. It offered neither aid for Mexico nor labor, health or environmental standards. The agreement protected corporate investors; everyone else was on his or her own. (Faux 35)

For Mexico in particular, says Faux, NAFTA has been a failure, and the economy still depends too heavily on the remittances sent back into Mexico by immigrants in the United States, both legal and illegal, to support their families.

The economic disparity between the U.S. And Mexico has become a way for some American companies to exploit workers in Mexico by building factories along the border to benefit from lower wages. This helps Mexican workers to a degree, though it does not do so in a way that raises the standard of living in that country or that keeps many Mexican workers…...

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Works Cited

Faux, Jeff. "How NAFTA Failed Mexico: Immigration Is Not a Development Policy." The American Prospect, Volume 14, Issue 7 (July-August 2003), 35.

Fitzgerald, David. "Nationality and Migration in Modern Mexico." Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Volume 31, Issue 1 (2005), 171.

Greider, William. One World, Ready or Not. New york: Simon and Schuster, 1997.

Baker, S., G. Smith, & E. Weiner.

Mexican Immigrants
The Effects of Poverty:Mexican Immigrants Living in America for the First Time

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune in August of 2002, at the end of the summer of 2001 one of the Bush administration's major initiatives was amnesty for Mexican illegal immigrants in the United States. The presidents of America and Mexico seemed all but in love, and borders appeared about to dissolve. A year later, at the time the article went to print, it was just after the shock of September 112. The war on terrorism was happening so the question was where did the mammoth Mexican immigration to the United States stand? Also being addressed was the issue of how Americans understood the character and threat of such an unprecedented new invasion by Mexican immigrants?

According to the Center of Immigration eforms, in the absence of far more direct immigration controls than ever, Mexican immigration has…...

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Rodriguez, Luis. Always Running. Salem Press. 1998

Lerner, Andrew. Poverty and Disillusionment Await Los Angeles Immigrant Children. UCLA Journal of Sociology. Janury 2003.

Geyer, Anne. U.S. Border Control. Universal Press syndicates. Chicago Tribune. 2002.

Mexican Miracle
After the era of Avila Camacho ended in 1946, the spirit of revolution still held the country of Mexico enraptured. While it transformed its citizenry from pragmatic public agents to denizens of great hope, it also lent legitimacy to the governments in place until 1970. By the time they stalled in a frozen revolution, the "Mexican Miracle" of 1940-1968, the legacy of the now governmentally-installed revolution manifested itself in the independence witnessed after 1940. At that point, the new paradigm for leadership pushed for the nation's industrialization, fostering growth among the working and middle classes. These social changes were manifested in Mexico's economics, social fabric, and reputation.

During the time of the "Mexican Miracle," urban bourgeoisie came into such capital that they were able to, for the first time independently, link with foreign investments and markets became a reality, and so by 1960 Mexico was once again as engulfing as…...

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Hellman, Judith Adler. Mexican Lives. New York: New Press, 1994.

Hellman, Judith Adler. Mexico in Crisis. New York: Holmes & Meier, 1983.

Wyman, Donald. Mexico's Economic Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities. San Diego: University of California Press, 1983.

Mexican-Americans' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care:"
Peer Journal Review

One of the most important goals of any health care provider is insuring the highest level of safe and effective care for their patients. In previous years, the role of cultural influences on patient care, as well as on provider service, has been largely ignored.

Today, however, most researchers and health care workers fully recognize the immense influence culture can exert on the success, or the failure, of health care.

In response to this reality, Maria R. Warda's work, "Mexican-Americans' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care," published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, addresses the practical question of just what constitutes "culturally competent care," specifically as it relates to Mexican-Americans. In particular, Warda notes that the four main areas of cultural care as defined by "the ispanic literature on cultural care" (Warda, 2000, p. 203), are "family, spirituality, communication, and health beliefs and practices." Thus,…...

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Hughes, J. (1994) The Philosophy of Social Research. Essex, Longman.

Proctor, S. Linking philosophy and method In the research process: the case for realism. Nurse Researcher. 5, 4, 73-90.

Warda, Maria. R. Mexican-Americans' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2000, 22(2), 203-224.

S. were Protestant and that 18% of them mostly converted from Catholicism (Weiss and Solis 2007). The Hispanic population increased by 28% from 2000 to 2005. The survey identified the reasons why Hispanics would not assimilate and integrate easily or smoothly into the non-Hispanic religious culture in the U.S. Many Hispanics have a different approach to religion. They are generally more devout than non-Hispanics. This attitude derives from a mystical experience and understanding of their faith. This faith, in turn, connects powerfully to their language and original customs. Their identity links more with the community than that of the Anglo-Saxon church of the U.S. The Pew study interviewed approximately 4,000 Hispanics nationwide. The broad differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanics in the practice of their religious faith in the U.S. included denominations, faith experience, choice of place of worship, and the use of the Spanish language. About 68% of Hispanic adults…...

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Althoff, Andrea. Migration and Transformation of Latino Religious Identities in the U.S.

Calvin College, 2007. Retrieved on March 7, 2008 at  http://www.calvin.edu/henry/schedule/althoff.pdf 

Dow, James W. The Growth of Protestant Religions in Mexico and Central America.

Oakland University, 2003. Retrieved on March 7, 2008 at http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~dow/personal/papers/meso/sssr_2003/e_connected.pdf

Unlike the transatlantic slave trade, they are not being recruited to work in any specific geographical area or any clearly defined industry or economy. True, many of the women are sold as prostitutes or concubines, and the children as labourers, but there are relatively few established and stable routes and markets. hile the transatlantic slave trade was legal and carried on as a form of legitimate commerce, the modern slave trade is illegal. Records of these underground business transactions are largely hidden from public view; so are the human beings who are bought and sold in this twenty-first-century slave trafficking. The pervasiveness and the relatively invisible nature of this illegal trafficking make it difficult to define and develop a strategy for abolishing it.
Dodson 28)

Actions of Mexico:

As this work has previously stated there are several innate problems associated with ideology surrounding prostitution, as well as illegal immigration with regard to…...

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Andrews, Sara K. "U.S. Domestic Prosecution of the American International Sex Tourist: Efforts to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 94.2 (2004): 415.

Barr, Juliana. "Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship, and Community in the Southwest Borderlands." Journal of Southern History 70.3 (2004): 639.

Dodson, Howard. "Slavery in the Twenty-First Century." UN Chronicle Sept.-Nov. 2005: 28.

Eldridge, Philip J. The Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia. London: Routledge, 2002.

Mexican Women
a) Luz Maria Gordillo wrote Mexican Women and the Other Side of Immigration because the stories of women are often excluded in analyses of immigration. The focus of this book is on 20th century cross-border narratives, and touches upon issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, and identity. The author's focus is 20th century cross-border experiences.

The book is not for or against anyone. However, the author argues in favor of a more balanced historiography and approach to the immigration issue, and urges a more compassionate view of immigration as well. The author does champion the rights of women.

b) After the introduction to the topic, Gordillo divides Mexican Women and the Other Side of Immigration into four main chapters: "La Fiesta de los Ausentes," "Transnational Sexualities," "The Politics of Movement," and "Transnational Identities and Citizenship." In the introduction, the author addresses the core focus of the book, which is on the…...

As a reader, the setting descriptions that the author used created an atmosphere of being "present" during the war. he maps used have helped the reader follow the warriors and deal with the facts surrounding the U.S. war with Mexico. he book really represents its era, as it is today, when it comes to the political and military problems and the relationship of the two countries.

he denouement of the plot happened, when at last, the reaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on February 2, 1848 by American diplomat Nicholas rist. he United States was given undisputed control of exas and established the U.S.-Mexican border of the Rio Grande River. he present-day states of California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming were ceded to the United States. Mexico received $15,000,000 which is less than half the amount the United States had attempted to offer Mexico before…...

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The denouement of the plot happened, when at last, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on February 2, 1848 by American diplomat Nicholas Trist. The United States was given undisputed control of Texas and established the U.S.-Mexican border of the Rio Grande River. The present-day states of California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming were ceded to the United States. Mexico received $15,000,000 which is less than half the amount the United States had attempted to offer Mexico before the war had begun. The $3.25 million debts that the Mexican government owed to the United States citizens were also assumed by the United States.

What if the United States did not colonize Mexico, would there be another nation to take charge? As Mexico has gained its independence as a republic in the years after 1836, it established diplomatic ties with Britain, France, and the United States. Nearly during those years, there was an existing political dispute between the United States and Britain over the Oregon territorial boundary. Although the United States has succeeded on conquering almost 40% of its territory, not all of the Americans were in favor of what had happened. One of the country's great men, then Lieutenant Ulysses Grant, who became the 18th President of the United States, also served in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) under Generals Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott. He was a genius and keen observer of the war as he has learned to judge the actions of colonels and generals. As written on his memoirs, he admitted that the war against Mexico was one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation. This was just a clear indication that, aside from the citizens' belief on the Manifest Destiny, considering the territorial dispute with another super power nation (Britain), the United States did the conquest primarily because of concerns that Britain might also attempt to occupy the area.

As you have finished reading the book, your thinking will be greatly influenced by the central idea of the book - the motives of each belligerent party; how they stood for what they believe and ought to achieve; the call for personal agenda; and the discovery of unsung injustice. This is somewhat a call from the author, as he stated in the introduction that this time should not be "relegated to the attic of memory."

Mexican War
Unequivocally, the most important results of the Mexican War and the Mexican Cession on the United States were the expansion of territory provided to the fledgling nation. This expansion of territory was well aligned with the notion of Manifest Destiny, or the inherent belief that the entirety of the western portion of the North American continent rightfully belonged to the new nation (regardless of the fact that large parts of it were occupied by Mexico). resident olk was one of the many who supported this view (Sang-Rae, 2011, p. 97).

erhaps the most tangible piece of evidence to support the above thesis is the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which capped the war the Mexican-American War that spanned from 1846-1848 (Dawson III, 2006, p. 253). This treaty was singularly responsible for the annexation of Texas and the demarcation of its border (the southern part of…...

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Porterfield, J. (2006). The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1848: A primary source examination of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American war. Library Media Connection. 25(1): 81.

Salvucci, R.J. (2009). Santa Ana never had an iPhone: some thoughts on the price of peace and the financial misfortunes of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Journal of the Historical Society. 9(1): 67-86.

Sang-Rae, L. (2011). Rethinking the Mexican-American War and Mexico's historical interpretations. Asian Journal of Latin American Studies. 24(3): 97-119.

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The Forgotten Chapters of American History: Uncovering Lesser-Known but Captivating Essay Topics

Beyond the familiar narratives of the American Revolution, Civil War, and westward expansion, American history is a tapestry woven with countless lesser-known stories that offer valuable insights and provoke thought. Here are some intriguing essay topics that illuminate hidden aspects of our nation's past:

1. The Forgotten Pioneers: Exploring the Contributions of Women in the Transcontinental Railroad

While the construction of the transcontinental railroad is often attributed to male workers, over a thousand women played a crucial role as cooks, laundresses, nurses, and telegraph operators. Their contributions were essential to the....

1. "Exploring the Vibrant Traditions of Mexican Culture"

2. "A Tale of Two Cultures: Mexican Cultural Heritage in Modern Society"

3. "The Influence of Mexican Folklore: Unveiling Cultural Symbols and Symbols"

4. "Journey Through Mexican Cuisine: A Taste of Culture"

5. "Religious Festivities in Mexico: The Intersection of Faith and Tradition"

6. "Mexican Art: A Reflection of History, Identity, and Culture"

7. "Mariachi: The Sweet Sound of Mexican Musical Heritage"

8. "The Celebration of Dia de los Muertos: An Immersive Cultural Experience"

9. "Gender and Mexican Culture: Exploring Patriarchy and Feminine Empowerment"

10. "Mexican Literature: Discovering Stories that Define a Nation"
11. "The Role of Titles in Mexican Society: Understanding....

Titles in Mexican Culture and Society

In Mexican culture, titles hold immense significance, reflecting deep-rooted social norms, societal hierarchy, and forms of address. These titles are used to denote respect, establish social status, and maintain traditional customs.

Formal Titles

Licenciado (Lic.): A professional title equivalent to a bachelor's degree holder in law or other fields. It is often used for lawyers, doctors, and engineers.

Ingeniero (Ing.): Similar to "Licenciado," this title denotes a bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.

Arquitecto (Arq.): Given to architects with a bachelor's degree in architecture.

Maestro (Mtro.): Used for teachers....