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A Review of the Causes and Consequences of the Mexican War

A Review of the Causes and Consequences of the Mexican War

by William Jay

William Jay examines the causes and consequences of the Mexican War through the lens of scriptural authority and Christian ethics. The author critiques the public conduct of political figures and argues against the national glorification of military conflict.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1849
Latest release
Jul 28, 2026
Pages
347
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Contents
  3. Early Efforts To Wrest Texas From Mexico
  4. Chapter III. Professions and Conduct of the Federal Government in Reference to the War Between Mexico and Texas
  5. CHAPTER IV.
  6. Mexico
  7. Chapter V. Claims on Mexico, and Avar Recommended by the President
  8. Dent to Enforce Them
  9. Acknowledgment Of The Independence Of Texas.
  10. Chapter VII.
  11. Chapter VIII. Treaty of Annexation Proposed and Rejected
  12. Chapter IX. Treaty of Arbitration Action of the Slaveholders
  13. CHAPTER X.
  14. Chapter XL
  15. Chapter XII. The Seizure and Surrender of Monterey, in California
  16. Nia, By Commodore Jones.
  17. Chapter XIII. Negotiation and Rejection of Treaty of Annexation
  18. With Texas.
  19. Chapter XIV. More Attempts to Irritate Mexico
  20. Chapter X. Election of Mr. Polk
  21. Chapter XVI. Annexation by Joint Resolution
  22. Annexation Of California Designed By Mr. Polk.
  23. Chapter XVIII. Mission of Mr. Slidell to Mexico
  24. Western Boundary of Texas
  25. Chapter XX. Commencement of War Against Mexico by General
  26. Taylor
  27. Chapter XXII.
  28. Senate
  29. House of Representatives
  30. Chapter XXIII. The War Prosecuted for Conquest
  31. Extent Of Territory Required From Mexico.
  32. Motive For Acquiring Territory. The Wilmot Proviso.
  33. Chapter XXVI. Unworthy Expedients for Facilitating Conquests
  34. Chapter XXVII. Conduct of American Officers in Mexico
  35. Chapter XXVII.
  36. Chapter XXIX. Sufferings Inflicted on Mexico by the War
  37. Cost Of The War To The United States
  38. Chapter XXXI. Political Evils of the War
  39. Chapter XXXII. Moral Evils of the War
  40. Chapter XXXIII. Acquisition of Territory
  41. Chapter XXXIV. Glory
  42. Chapter XXXV. Patriotism
  43. Chapter XXXVI. John Quincy Adams
  44. Chapter XXXVII. War, and the Means of Prevention