Question

What reason did President James K. Polk give when he asked Congress to declare war against Mexico?

(1 point)
Responses

To preserve religious freedom in Texas
To preserve religious freedom in Texas

To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico
To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico

To ensure slavery would continue in Texas
To ensure slavery would continue in Texas

To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory
To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory
Question 4

Answer 1

To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory