Why did the US forces enter Mexico in the early 1900s?

Answer 1

The US invaded Mexico first during the Occupation of Veracruz (April 12, 1914 - November 23, 1914) and then during a "punitive expedition" (March 14, 1916 - February 7, 1917) to catch Francisco "Pancho" Villa.

Answer 2

The first time US forces entered Mexico was on April 23, 1914 with the goal of invading the city and port of Veracruz. The second time US forces entered Mexico was from 1916-1917 in order to catch Pancho Villa.

Answer 3

Mexico was in the middle of its Mexican Revolution (1910-1921), so it couldn't respond adequately to such flagrant violation of its sovereignty. Pershing's mission was to capture Francisco "Pancho" Villa, which he failed to do due to Villa's superior knowledge of the terrain.

Answer 4

He went to find Pancho Villa

Pershing stopped chasing Pancho Villa because of World War I.

Answer 5

To bring Francisco Villa to justice after his attack against the town of Columbus, New Mexico. However, Pershing failed and Villa was never captured by the US Army.