Real Reason Why the U.S. Didn’t Annex All of Mexico - DOCUMENTARY In the year 1848, the United States stood at a crossroads. Fresh from victory in the Mexican-American War, the U.S. had annexed territories known as the Mexican Cession. But for many Americans, that was not enough. They yearned to extend their dominion southward, to claim the entirety of Mexico as their own. Yet, as history unfolded, this grand vision remained unfulfilled. If you liked this video, hit the like button, comment and subscribe. Check other videos: Purchase of Alaska: Why US Bought Alaska?: • Purchase of Alaska: Why the United States ... Saladin Vs Crusaders: Invasion of Egypt 1163: • Saladin vs Crusaders: Third Crusade Invasi... Alaska Was Almost Purchased By This Tiny Nation: • Alaska Was ALMOST Purchased By This Tiny N... World War One: Pre-War Period Oversimplified: • Video Why Does Portugal Exist: • Why Does Portugal Exist -Why no Iberian Un... Why is there a Russian Town in Norway: • How Norway TRAPPED Russia, mapped- Animate... Which Country LOST the Most Land in History: • Which Country LOST the Most Land in Histor... How big was the Roman Army: • How big was the Roman Empire Army - Roman ...