Which two statements below would work best as a thesis statement for your essay?

(2 points)
Responses

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that resulted in the U.S. acquisition of large parts of what is now the American Southwest. Evaluating the arguments for and against the war provides a nuanced understanding of its justifications and criticisms.
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that resulted in the U.S. acquisition of large parts of what is now the American Southwest. Evaluating the arguments for and against the war provides a nuanced understanding of its justifications and criticisms.

The Mexican-American War was not justified.
The Mexican-American War was not justified.

Some people would say the Mexican-American War was justified, but others would disagree.
Some people would say the Mexican-American War was justified, but others would disagree.

The United States had valid reasons for going to war against Mexico in 1846.