By Cris Franco When President Ulysses S. Grant said, "I do not think there was ever a more wicked war than that waged by the United States on Mexico … “ he was predicting the impetus for the searing ...

Two 19th Century wars are often overshadowed by the Civil War when many Americans think of U.S. history. The War of 1812 occurred in 1812-15 and was fought with Great Britain and indigenous allies.

Many Mexican Americans remember that California became part of the United States after a 19th century war that cost Mexico more than half its territory. By Jazmine Ulloa As they have sought to justify ...