The American Seizure of the Port at Veracruz
- Date
- April 1914
- Title
- The American Seizure of the Port at Veracruz
- What occurred
- In the first US invasion of Mexican territory since the mid-19th century, President Wilson ordered the American troops to occupy the port at Veracruz after learning a German ship was en route with arms. This occupation, while unpopular with Mexicans for the blatant breach of soverignty, eventually helped the Constitutionalists launch major attacks on the Huerta government.
- Location
- Veracruz, Mexico
- Student name(s)
- Abbie Vogel
- Item sets
- Reform & Revolution: Student Submissions