Winfield Scott's victory in Mexico City in 1847 was important because

A) he captured of one of Mexico's seaports.

B) he forced the Mexican army to surrender.

C) he acquired more territory in Mexico.

D) he captured the Republic of Texas.

The correct answer is B) he forced the Mexican army to surrender.

Although the Mexican army outnumbered the United States army, it was a decisive victory that led to the fall of Mexico City with thousands enemy captured and thousands killed in war. This meant that the war was over now as the victory led to Mexican surrender.