The War On Mexico Danielk Analysis

The War on Mexico by Daniel k The war between the United States and Mexico happened in (April 1846–February 1848) it marked the first war fought on foreign ground for U.S. It pitted a politically divided and militarily unprepared Mexico against the expansionist-minded administration of U.S. the President of the U.S. James K. Polk had the idea that Americans should spread across the continent to the Pacific Ocean this was called the “manifest destiny” A border skirmish along the Rio Grande started off the fighting and was followed by a series of U.S. victories. When the dust cleared, Mexico had lost about one-third of its territory

The beginning of the war

On April 25, 1846; Mexican cavalry attacked a group of U.S. soldiers in the disputed

Santa Anna convinced Polk that, if allowed to return to Mexico, he would end the war on terms favorable to the United States. But when he arrived, he immediately double-crossed Polk by taking control of the Mexican army and leading it into battle. At the Battle of Buena Vista in February 1847, Santa Anna suffered heavy casualties and was forced to withdraw. Despite the loss, he assumed the Mexican presidency the following month. Meanwhile, U.S. troops led by Gen. Winfield Scott landed in Veracruz and took over the city. They then began marching toward Mexico City. The Mexicans resisted at Cerro Gordo and elsewhere, but were bested each time. In September 1847, Scott successfully laid siege to Mexico City’s Chapultepec

It pitted a politically divided and militarily unprepared Mexico against the expansionist-minded administration of U.S. the President of the U.S. James K. Polk had the idea that Americans should spread across the continent to the Pacific Ocean this was called the “manifest destiny” A border skirmish along the Rio Grande started off the fighting and was followed by a series of U.S. victories. When the dust cleared, Mexico had lost about one-third of its territory

The beginning of the war

On April 25, 1846; Mexican cavalry attacked a group of U.S. soldiers in the disputed zone under the command of General Zachary Taylor, killing about a dozen. They then laid siege to an American fort along the Rio Grande until Taylor called in reinforcements with better guns and artillery they were able to defeat the Mexican force attacking.

The new leader

With the losses adding up, Mexico turned to old standby General Antonio López de Santa Anna, the charismatic strongman who had been living in exile in Cuba. Santa Anna convinced Polk that, if allowed to return to Mexico, he would end the war on terms favorable to the United States. But when he arrived, he immediately double-crossed Polk by taking control of the Mexican army and leading it into