What is a quote from the Mexican American War?

I do not think there was ever a more wicked war than that waged by the United States on Mexico. I thought so at the time, when I was a youngster, only I had not moral courage enough to resign.

What is a Mexican proverb?

Mexican Proverbs, known originally as Refranes or Dichos are a big part of Mexican traditional culture. They consist of quotes, words, and riddles that often rhyme with each other, holding some truth in them. Often used in the day-to-day lexicon of a Mexican family, refranes have a deeper meaning.

What is Mexico’s motto?

The Homeland is First
Mexico

United Mexican States Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Spanish)
Motto: La Patria Es Primero (Spanish) (“The Homeland is First”)
Anthem: Himno Nacional Mexicano (“Mexican National Anthem”) 1:42
Capital and largest city	Mexico City 19°26′N 99°8′W
Official languages	None at federal level

What do Mexicans say at parties?

Irse de fiesta (going to the party) (Yo) Me voy de fiesta — I’m going to the party. (Tú) Te vas de fiesta — You’re going to the party. (Él/Ella) Se va de fiesta — He/she’s going to the party. (Nosotros) Nos vamos de fiesta — We’re going to the party.

Why did U.S. go to war against Mexico?

On May 12, 1846, the United States Senate voted 40 to 2 to go to war with Mexico. President James K. Polk had accused Mexican troops of having attacked Americans on U.S. soil, north of the Rio Grande. But Mexico claimed this land as its own territory and accused the American military of having invaded.

What did Abraham Lincoln say about the Mexican-American War?

Digital History. Annotation: Elected as a Whig to Congress in 1846, Abraham Lincoln gained notoriety when he lashed out against the Mexican War, calling it immoral, proslavery, and a threat to the nation’s republican values.

What is the motto of Mexico?

Mexico

United Mexican States Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Spanish)
Motto: La Patria Es Primero (Spanish) (“The Homeland is First”)
Anthem: Himno Nacional Mexicano (“Mexican National Anthem”) 1:42
Capital and largest city	Mexico City 19°26′N 99°8′W
Official languages	None at federal level