“Manifest Destiny and its Legacy 1841-1848”

Polk ordered General Winfield Scott to land on the east coast of MX, march inland, and take Mexico City. March 9, 1847- Scott landed at Veracruz and by March 27 had captured the city with the loss of only 20 Americans. April 18, 1847- Battle of Cerro Cord Scott outflanked and defeated a superior enemy force ................
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