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The Mexican-American War

Question 8 • (AG Q3) American History 8: 25-26 (AHostetler)

President Polk and Mexico's leaders had many disagreements because

Answer
A
the United States annexed Texas.
B
Mexico would not let Texas declare independence.
C
the United States tried to buy Texas from Mexico.
D
Mexico would not sell California to the United States.

Explanation

The United States’ annexation of Texas angered Mexico, which still considered Texas part of its territory. President Polk also tried to buy California, but Mexico refused to sell it. The United States did not try to buy Texas from Mexico during Polk’s presidency, and Texas had already declared independence before he became president.

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