Diana JaramilloRough Draft (The Mexican-American War)Some Americans say that nations depend on each other, while others say that they also compete with each other. This gives rise to rivalry, which sometimes leads to war. Some wars emerge from the differentiation of race, religion and culture. Due to the accelerated evolution of technology, highly sophisticated weapons are now available for use in warfare. Wars also cause widespread destruction, disrupt communications, and impede trade. Therefore, they cause heavy financial losses and great suffering to people. The effects of wars often affect countries that are not involved in the conflict. The threat of war can push a nation to waste huge amounts of money on defense instead of spending on development works such as creating roads, hospitals, schools and much more. War can halt the development of a country. Some countries try to realize political desires by using terrorism as a weapon against other countries. Terrorism spreads fear among civilians through acts of violence such as killings and hostage taking. This intimidation has turned into a global threat. Since the Union declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776, their nation has been part of a violent side of the world. The fight for independence cost thousands of American lives, including soldiers from the royal land. During this period, the Union created thirteen small colonies on the eastern coast of the North American continent. Over the next century, the thirteen colonies expanded across the continent, fulfilling Manifest Destiny. In the process, the growing nation eliminated the Native American inhabitants and took New Mexico, California, Arizona, and Texas from the newly liberated nation...... middle of paper ......n. In article five of the treaty the border between the nations was determined. These are mostly the boundaries we had today. Since the Americans were in complete control of Mexico at that time, signing the treaties would oust America and give Mexico control of its new, shrunken territory. The agreement also stipulated that if another war broke out between them again, the countries could not harm the innocent, including women, children, clergy, farmers, traders, rich people, unarmed citizens and many others. Homes and other respectable buildings such as churches, hospitals, schools and universities cannot be destroyed. The treaty was ratified by the president on March 16, 1848, and was made official on July 4, 1848. The Americans gave the Mexicans only 15 million for all the land they had obtained, stealing more than half of the Mexican empire..