History of South America

Why was the 1846 Battle of Santa Fe in Mexican-American War significant?

The Battle of Santa Fe of 1846 was not part of the Mexican-American War.

The Battle of Santa Fe was fought between the United States and the Republic of Texas in 1841, and was significant because it resulted in the capture of Santa Fe by American forces and the establishment of the Santa Fe Trail, which was an important trade route between Missouri and New Mexico.