the people!! We, the people
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The ensuing Mexican–American War was waged from 1846 to 1848 with the loss of many thousands of lives and the loss to Mexico of all of its northern provinces.
        
             
        
        
        
So, I probably shouldn't put this in the 'Answer' section, but first off, Roman, second off, whats the question precisely?