we won and took what is now the West
Mexico City.
Mexico
James Polk
During the course of the US Civil War, France set up a "kingdom" in Mexico. After the war, the United States demanded that France evacuate Mexico and placed an army on the Mexican - US border.
US vs Mexico 1846-1848
Not directly, and the US intervened before that could happen. Germany did attempt to gain Mexican collaboration with the Zimmerman Telegram.
During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
All the way to Mexico City.
The US claimed what became the New Mexico territory during the Mexican-American War. It was primarily a linear western extension from Texas.
It was during the US Civil War.
The US captured Mexico City.
Daniel S. Scott