The American army used the Santa Fe trail which connected Franklin, Missouri with Santa Fe New Mexico in the 1840s(46 I think) invasion of New Mexico
i think it the Santa Fe trail since i think i learned about it
The Americans utilized routes associated with the Trail of Tears during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) to facilitate military movements into Mexico. This reflects the broader theme of American territorial expansion during the 19th century. The conflict was heavily linked to the U.S.'s desire to acquire new lands and territories.
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