over various geopolitical issues, including a desire to invade and annex much of Mexico, that resulted in victory for the United States.

After the US Army took Mexico City, there was renewed enthusiasm for incorporating all of Mexico. There was fierce opposition to the idea within the U.S. Congress over various internal political disputes.

The US army found themselves in the midst of guerilla warfare in Tamaulipas, between Veracruz and Mexico

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