Before the Mexican-American War, a significant event was that in the 1830s, Americans and some Mexicans living in Texas revolted against Mexico and became independent, resulting in the establishment of the Republic of Texas. Afterward, Texas joined the United States, which led to tensions over the northern border of Mexico.
The best option that summarizes what happened before the Mexican-American War is:
A - Mexico lost territory in the 1830s. Americans and some Mexicans living in Texas revolted against Mexico and became independent.
This sets the stage for the subsequent events that led to the war and the Mexican Cession, where Mexico ceded a large portion of its territory to the United States.