The Mexican War Aftermath
Did the Americans' expansion crush the Mexican soul of the Southwest?
4.4 (12)
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?
Ep 3:
Did the US's Westward Expansion Succeed by Dividing Native Tribes?
Ep 4:
How Did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Put an End to Mexican-American War?
Ep 5:
Did the Mexican-American War Set the Stage for the Civil War?
Ep 6:
Why Were Mexican-Americans Facing Racial Discrimination After the War?
Ep 7:
Did Mexico Abandon the Californios After the US Takeover?
Ep 8:
How Were Californios Treated After the Defeat?
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
