USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In July 1845, Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and by October, Taylor commanded 3, 500 Americans on the Nueces River, ready to take by force the disputed land.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mexican-American War Begins On April 25, 1846, Mexican cavalry attacked a group of U.S. soldiers in the disputed zone under the command of General Zachary Taylor, killing about a dozen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Instead of acting for peace, however, on his return, Santa Anna took charge of the Mexican forces. Following its original plan for the war, the United States sent its army from the Rio Grande, under Taylor, to invade the heart of Mexico while a second force, under Col.

Detailed explanation-4: -Polk grew frustrated. Determined to acquire the land, he sent American troops to Texas in January of 1846 to provoke the Mexicans into war. When the Mexicans fired on American troops in April 25, 1846, Polk had the excuse he needed.