Question
Which of the following contributed to the beginning of the Mexican War?
A.
Mexico attacked American troops in California.
B.
Mexico attacked American troops in Oregon.
C.
President Polk wanted to annex Texas.
D.
President Polk wanted to annex Oregon.
A.
Mexico attacked American troops in California.
B.
Mexico attacked American troops in Oregon.
C.
President Polk wanted to annex Texas.
D.
President Polk wanted to annex Oregon.
Answers
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The correct answer is **C. President Polk wanted to annex Texas.**
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was significantly influenced by the U.S. desire to annex Texas, which had declared independence from Mexico in 1836 and was a point of contention between the two nations. While there were other factors involved, such as border disputes and conflicts that arose from those disputes, Polk's push for the annexation of Texas was a primary catalyst for the war.
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was significantly influenced by the U.S. desire to annex Texas, which had declared independence from Mexico in 1836 and was a point of contention between the two nations. While there were other factors involved, such as border disputes and conflicts that arose from those disputes, Polk's push for the annexation of Texas was a primary catalyst for the war.