Answer:
General Taylor‘s troops crossed into Mexican territory
Explanation:
- Zachary Taylor was in charge of the U.S. Army, experienced Soldier from the War of 1812.
- A U.S. Army came to the disputed territory in Texas to join Fort Texas. The first major battle took place before the outbreak of war at Fort Texas.
- The Americans numbered 2,500 and the Mexicans about 3,500.
You will have to look at whether or not the creator of the source had a really positive or negative outlook on the situation.
If they are -for example- great friends with a bully, they will not tell as much of the truth, but if they are enemies, they may tell a very exaggerated truth to get them in trouble.
You must look for a very neutral feeling on both sides of the matter. If the author has an opinion, more likely than not it will affect the way they share the information
