During the Mexican War:

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During the Mexican War, U.S. troops under General Winfield Scott entered Mexico City, making it the first time American troops had occupied a foreign capital. Option A is incorrect as Mexican troops lost at the Battle of the Alamo and did not occupy Texas. Option B is incorrect as the bulk of the fighting occurred in central Mexico, not California. Option D is also incorrect as although there was briefly a proposal for a monarchy in California, it was not established.