Question

Write 4 sentences about what caused the Mexican American war. Use 1 simple sentence for each cause and put the causes in bullet points

Answer 1

- The annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845 heightened tensions between Mexico and the U.S.
- Disputes over the border between Texas and Mexico fueled conflicts and misunderstandings.
- The U.S. pursued a policy of Manifest Destiny, believing it was ordained to expand its territory across North America.
- Mexican resentment over American expansionism contributed to a breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two nations.