Question

Which of the following explains why national security was an issue in the annexation between Texas and the U.S.?(1 point)
Responses

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.

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.

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.
Mexico thought that Santa Anna signed the Treaty of Velasco of his own free will.

Answer 1

The response that best 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 unresolved issues related to the annexation, as Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas as an independent republic created concerns regarding national security for both Texas and the U.S.