Was the Mexican War an exercise in American imperialism? In my opinion, I would have to say yes, it was an exercise in American imperialism. There is ample evidence that can prove that U.S. intentions toward Mexico were imperialistic. In an article written by Professor Rodolfo Acuna, from Occupied America: A History of Chicanos, 3rd ed. states that Euro-America took advantage of Mexico and its unstable new government. I firmly believe that the United States would expand its territory westward. This only made sense if the United States was growing as a result of the industrial revolution that began in the 1820s. Although, in my opinion, the United States was putting up a front and acting like it was going to try to buy Mexican territory fairly; I think Mexico really didn't stand a chance as it rebuilt its constitution and formed a new government; This made Mexico at the time weak and vulnerable. American imperialism was first exercised by attempting to annex Texas. I can say with certainty that America was going to seize certain territories of Mexico, which included the most significant land masses of California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and the Texas. After Mexico constructed its new constitution in 1835, which centralized its powers and banned slavery throughout Mexican territory; American settlers in Texas declared their independence from Mexico, making this the first act of Verdin's imperialism in America. After Texas declared independence from Mexico, President and General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became disgusted with the imperialist ways of the United States; Lead his army to Texas where his plan was to stop the rebellion. It has been a long time since General Santa Anna was defeated by the middle of paper ......astified!... Let our weapons be carried, Ameirca knows how to crush, as well as to expand. This simply shows that America was exercising its imperialism. The United States went as far as Veracruz with its Verdinian imperialist ways. Postwar General Santa Anna came out of exile and returned to Mexico and became president again in 1853. In 1849, Zachary Taylor became president of the United States. 1853, known as the Gadsden Purchase, the United States purchased what is today known as Arizona from President Santa Anna. Ask yourself, was the Mexican War an exercise in American imperialism? Your answer should absolutely be: The evidence I provide is sufficient to persuade anyone to admit that the Mexican War was definitely an exercise in American imperialism. As I would agree with Professor Rodolfo Acuna, Euro-America took advantage of Mexico.