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Which of the following did Mexico and the Republic of Texas continue to fight about in the 1840s?
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In the 1840s, Mexico and the Republic of Texas continued to fight about territorial boundaries, particularly the question of where the border between the two nations lay. This was a significant issue following Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836, and the subsequent annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845.
The main point of contention was the dispute over whether the Rio Grande or the Nueces River was the true border of Texas. Mexico claimed the Nueces River as the border, while Texas (and the U.S.) claimed the Rio Grande as the southern boundary. This dispute ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War in 1846.
The main point of contention was the dispute over whether the Rio Grande or the Nueces River was the true border of Texas. Mexico claimed the Nueces River as the border, while Texas (and the U.S.) claimed the Rio Grande as the southern boundary. This dispute ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War in 1846.