The War In Mexico Was Between The United States And Mexico

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Summary
The war in Mexico was between the United States and Mexico that started in 1846 up to 1848. The movie invasion of Mexico directed by Jim Lindsay highlights the nature and outcome of the sixteen-month conflicts that transform the continent. The movies begin with border dispute that soon resulted in a 16 month war; the documentary series explores the events that resulted in the dispute between the US and Mexico (JLFilms, 5).
The movie highlights issues of land, power, and identity. Mexico lost half of its territory, but the outcome of the war transformed not only the two countries, but it also shifted the balance of world powers shaping the destinies of these nations (JLFilms, 7). The movie four segments presents issues, including neighbors and strangers, wars for the borderlands, the hours of sacrifice and the fate of the two nations. The director analyzed the conflict from both sides presenting historical scenery filled with unforgettable characters like the Mexican president, general Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott (JLFilms, 3).
In any war, both sides are always affected be it long term or short term. Even though the US acquired half of Mexico, it was at the expense of its citizens because the border dispute resulted in civil war. Mexicans were forced to think about how to recreate their country. Analyzing the documentary gives us important knowledge about history and helps us explain the present and learn from the past.
Similarly, Salem witch trials movie, directed by Joseph Sargent present historical events in Salem. Salem witch trials are series of hearings brought before the county court to persecute individual known to be practicing witchcraft (Allison, 11). The movie depicts what happened in places like Massachusetts in the 17th century showing how witchcraft practices was condemned and people were persecuted without fair trials. People lived in fear; they were cautious in their words and actions.
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