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The Mexican-American War — Quiz

Question 10 • US History

What did Mexico and the Republic of Texas continue to fight about in the 1840s?

Answer
A
the practice of slavery in Texas
B
the location of the Mexico-Texas border
C
the location of the US-Mexico border
D
the practice of slavery in Mexico

Explanation

Mexico and the Republic of Texas continued to dispute where their shared border was. Texas claimed the Rio Grande as its southern boundary, while Mexico recognized the Nueces River as the boundary. Therefore, they fought over the location of the Mexico-Texas border.

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