Question

Which of the following helps to identify why President James Polk asked for a declaration of war against Mexico?(1 point)

Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836.Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836.Mexican troops were sent across the Rio Grande.Mexican troops were sent across the Rio Grande.Zachary Taylor crossed the Nueces River.Zachary Taylor crossed the Nueces River.Polk believed in Manifest Destiny.Polk believed in Manifest Destiny.

Answer 1

Polk believed in Manifest Destiny.

Answer 2

What did Mexico recognize as the border with Texas?(1 point)

Answer 3

Mexico recognized the Nueces River as the border with Texas.

Answer 4

the Arkansas Riverthe Arkansas Riverthe Rio Grandethe Rio Grandethe Mississippi Riverthe Mississippi Riverthe Nueces River

Answer 5

Mexico recognized the Rio Grande as the border with Texas.