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Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) A history of immigration conflicts between Mexico and the US (1821 - present)

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America's legacy with Mexico is characterized by contention and conflict. The two countries have a long history of antagonism going all the way back to the early 19th century.

Today the issue of illegal immigration from Mexico is a source of disagreement. Americans are concerned about Mexicans coming to the United States.

This is an interesting turnabout. For much of the history between the two nations, Mexico was worried about Americans coming into their territory.

In the early 1800's, Mexico struggled with the huge influx of Americans settlers into Texas, which at that time was M...

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