What fundamental factors drew the europeans to the exploration, conquest, and settlement of the new world?

the mexican-american war was a conflict between the united states and mexico, fought from april 1846 to february 1848.

considered the turning point in pacific war. the japanese tried to lure the american navy out so it could be destroyed but failed. the americans were led by admiral chester nimitz. the victory by america would put them on the offensive for the remainder of the war.