Question

What reason did President James K. Polk give when he asked Congress to declare war against Mexico?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ATo stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory%0D%0ATo stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory%0D%0A%0D%0ATo ensure slavery would continue in Texas%0D%0ATo ensure slavery would continue in Texas%0D%0A%0D%0ATo preserve religious freedom in Texas%0D%0ATo preserve religious freedom in Texas%0D%0A%0D%0ATo prevent human rights abuses in Mexico

Answer 1

To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory