He states that this particular topic was a sore topic for Mexico because they believe “the succession of Texas was illegitimate… (“A Mexican Viewpoint on the War with the United States”, par 7)”. Martinez basically acknowledges that from a Mexican perspective, what the United States was attempting to do was illegal. That further clarifies for him why Mexicans felt so strongly over the matter, and why they made statements concerning the need to use force if necessary. As a reader, his attention to the history surrounding each argument helps his case. Martinez gives the perspective of both sides, especially when it came to what Mexico perceived versus what the United States observed. It helps the readers to be able to formulate their own opinion on the matter. Nevertheless, Martinez’s thoroughness works to his advantage, helping convince the reader that his view is what’s actually
He states that this particular topic was a sore topic for Mexico because they believe “the succession of Texas was illegitimate… (“A Mexican Viewpoint on the War with the United States”, par 7)”. Martinez basically acknowledges that from a Mexican perspective, what the United States was attempting to do was illegal. That further clarifies for him why Mexicans felt so strongly over the matter, and why they made statements concerning the need to use force if necessary. As a reader, his attention to the history surrounding each argument helps his case. Martinez gives the perspective of both sides, especially when it came to what Mexico perceived versus what the United States observed. It helps the readers to be able to formulate their own opinion on the matter. Nevertheless, Martinez’s thoroughness works to his advantage, helping convince the reader that his view is what’s actually