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Why it was relatively easy for the US' forces to capture parts of Mexico north of the Rio Grande?
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What were the three parts of Polks strategy and how they were accomplished?
First, American troops would driveMexican forces out of the disputed borderregion in Texas and make the bordersecure. Second, the United States wouldseize New Mexico and California. Finally,American forces would take Mexico City,the capital of Mexico
What was the third part of James K. Polk war plan?
American forces would take Mexico City, the capital of Mexico
For what reasons did US forces enter Mexico in the early 1900s?
To capture Geronimo and Santa Anna.
For what two reasons did US forces enter Mexico in the early 1900s?
To capture Geronimo and Santa Anna.
How did James K. Polk get americans to go to war with mexico?
Polk said we had to go to war because U.S. forces had been attacked on the Rio Grande. Some said we provoked Mexico into war.
What was the title given to Napoleon's forces?
Grande Armee
When did allied forces capture Japan?
We did not capture Japan. Japan surrendered and we walked in unimpeded.
What is the surrounding of a fortified place by enemy forces trying to capture it called?
The surrounding of a city by enemy forces to cut off supplies in an attempt to capture it is called a siege.
To surround with enemy forces and cut off supplies in an attempt to capture a city is called?
To surround with enemy forces and cut off supplies in an attempt to capture a city is called a siege.
Why did president Wilson send American forces into Mexico to pursue Francisco Villa?
It was a punitive expedition, with the aim of capturing or killing Villa. Such capture never happened; instead American forces had several skirmishes that resulted in several deaths from both sides. Nowadays, it is considered an "operational failure".
Who did Sam Houstons forces capture?
The Mexican Dictator Santa Anna.
What countries did American military forces not intervene?
Mexico and Germany
