The territory of the United States is getting bigger and bigger, Jim Polk, the White House's owner, a territorial expansionist, showed the navy that his goal was to compete for California. He ordered the general Zachary Taylor to incite Mexican troops near Rio Grande. Later, Taylor's general was found crushed in the head. The Mexican army then attacked Taylor and his soldiers. The Mexican army did what Polk wanted them to do, and because of that, they gave the United States an excuse to declare war on Mexico, to protect Texas, and to declare Mexico's territory in the southwest. With the support of congress, President polk began the Mexican war. Some politicians support the war because they want to protect the army, while others want …show more content…
Many soldiers died in the war, not only Mexican soldiers but also American soldiers. At first, people were inspired by generous subsidies and patriotism, and the camp was full of enthusiasm and longing. Many working-class Americans joined the army and fought in Mexico, mainly to make money. But the government is only deceiving them, and soon the people lose their enthusiasm for joining the army. The war continued, and general Kearney captured the new Mexico City, and general Taylor took over Matamas, across Mexico, to the south. But in Mexico, the volunteers became increasingly unruly, looting Mexican villagers' money and raping women. During the war, the wealthiest Americans had a vested interest in the occupation of Mexican territory, but they sent working classes instead of fighting, instead of fighting. In Mexico, most American forces probably understand this and are resentful. Moreover, during the war, bad weather and rapidly spreading disease caused many soldiers to lose their lives. For example, when the U.S. military arrived in Dhaka, the heat was unbearable, drinking water was not pure, diarrhea, and other diseases were prevalent and eventually killed 1,000