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Mexico agreed that the border of Texas was the Rio Grande, as the Treaty of Velasco stated.
Mexico agreed that the border of Texas was the Rio Grande, as the Treaty of Velasco stated.
Mexico did not agree to the validity of the Treaty of Velasco after the Texas Revolution.
Mexico did not agree to the validity of the Treaty of Velasco after the Texas Revolution.
Rangers moved to Texas to protect against an uprising if Mexico tried to rebel.
Rangers moved to Texas to protect against an uprising if Mexico tried to rebel.
Mexico thought that Santa Anna signed the Treaty of Velasco of his own free will.
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The correct response that explains why national security was an issue in the annexation between Texas and the U.S. is:
Mexico did not agree to the validity of the Treaty of Velasco after the Texas Revolution.
This response highlights the ongoing tension and conflict between Mexico and Texas (later the U.S. after annexation), as Mexico's refusal to recognize the treaty created potential security concerns for the newly annexed Texas as well as the United States.
