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A 5 page discussion of the historic and contemporary relationship between Mexico and the U.S. Emerson’s prediction that Mexico would prove to be a “poison” to the U.S. was made in response to the certainty that vast western lands would be taken from Mexico by the United States during the Mexican American War (1846 to 1848). Emerson was concerned that Mexico’s proximity to the United States would prove to be an economic and social drain on the U.S. His use of the metaphor “poison” reflects the intensity of his feelings on this subject. To Emerson Mexico’s political sovereignty and even her diverse culture was a threat to U.S. sovereignty and cultural congruity. This paper uses the example of Mexican immigration to the U.S. to conclude that in reality Mexican and U.S. interaction has proven to be more positive than negative. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Boston transcendentalist thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the most notable philosophers of all time. Emerson is noted for
his philosophies for self reliance and independence, for his preference for the simpler things in life and for his love of nature. He traveled extensively on the lecture circuit
and was a much sought after speaker. Emersons writings reflect his personal philosophies and preferences. His philosophies on the relationship between the United States and Mexico are particularly
interesting. Emerson is noted, for example, as having written: "The United States will conquer
Mexico, but it will be as the man swallows the arsenic...Mexico will poison us". Emersons
prediction was made in response to the certainty that vast western lands would be taken from Mexico by the United States during the Mexican American War (1846 to 1848).
Emerson was concerned, however, that Mexicos proximity to the United States would prove to be an economic and social drain on the U.S. His use of the metaphor "poison"
reflects the intensity of his feelings on this subject. To Emerson Mexicos political sovereignty and even her diverse culture was a threat to U.S. sovereignty and cultural congruity.
Emersons concerns are understandable given the fact that the U.S. was based on strong nationalism. Partially as a consequence of this
nationalism, American history is a history of revolution and war. Both can occur in many contexts but each almost always involves those who perceive themselves as being subjugated
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