MEXICO

a republic in southern North America, bordered by the United States to the north. In the course of the Mexican War (1846 - 1848), United States forces invaded Mexico, occupied the Mexican capital and dictated the peace terms. Many people in the United States wanted to take over all of Mexico but the peace treaty required Mexico to only give up part of its land. —3rd South African published appr gls (14.4.92)

a republic in southern North America, bordered by the United States to the north. In the course of the Mexican War (1846 - 1848), United States forces invaded Mexico, occupied the Mexican capital and dictated the peace terms. Many people in the United States wanted to take over all of Mexico but the peace treaty required Mexico to only give up part of its land.