Texas wanted to leave Mexico. And, they had already had their own problems. I believe that Texas started the fight, and ended up losing. President James K. Polk, among his campaign promises, vowed to bring Oregon and California under American control.
Today forever
All the way to Mexico City.
At the Neuches River.
General Winfield Scott commanded the US Army that landed at Vera Cruz and then moved on and captured Mexico City during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.
Lord Wellington of Great Britain said the campaign to capture Mexico City in the Mexican-American war was a brilliant mission.
Mexico City.
The United States and Mexico.
Santa Anna.
Mexico and the United States.
Today forever
During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
Santa Anna.
Northern Mexico, including the territories acquired from Mexico during the Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War.
Santa Anna.
September 15, 1847.
All the way to Mexico City.
US vs Mexico 1846-1848