Question

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

Answer 1

To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory.