Question

Why did president Woodrow Wilson send troops into mexico in 1916?

Answer 1

The famous bandit-turned-revolutionary Pancho Villa was opposing the Mexican government of Venustiano Carranza, which had been recognized by the US. His troops killed 17 US employees of the Mexican railway, and Villa later attacked and burned part of the town of Columbus, New Mexico.

President Woodrow Wilson thought that supporting Carranza was the best way to create a stable Mexican government. He refused to allow arms to be supplied to Villa's army and allowed US railroads to transport Carranza's troops. After the attack on Columbus, Wilson ordered General John J. Pershing and 4800 troops to hunt for Villa and his men. Unfortunately, Villa had hidden and lost few men. The expedition ended after several engagements between the US troops and Mexican federal troops, even though both armies were ostensibly chasing Villa.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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