Question

Briefly explain why and how the United States won the Mexican -American War.

Answer 1

United States declared war on Mexico after Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande River (boundary between the United States and Mexico). The United States army was too strong for the Mexican army. General Zachary Taylor won many victories in northern Mexico. General Winfield Scott captured Mexico City, Mexico’s capital. Captain John C. Fremont drove the Mexican army out of California. The United States won the war easily. The Mexican War ended in February 1848.