How were the events that began the Mexican-American War viewed in the United States and in Mexico?

Question

A
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Mexico viewed the events as an unjustified US attack on Mexican soldiers and the United States viewed the events as an illegal invasion of the United States by Mexico.

B.

The United States viewed the events as a justified invasion of Mexico by US soldiers and Mexico viewed the events as a Mexican defense of Mexican territory.

C.

Mexico viewed the events as a justified invasion of the United States by Mexican soldiers and the United States viewed the events as a US defense of US territory.

D.

The United States viewed the events as an unjustified Mexican attack on US soldiers and Mexico viewed the events as an illegal invasion of Mexico by the United States.

Answer 1

The best answer is B. The United States viewed the events as a justified invasion of Mexico by US soldiers and Mexico viewed the events as a Mexican defense of Mexican territory.

This option accurately reflects the differing perspectives of the two nations at the onset of the Mexican-American War. The United States believed its actions were justified in its expansionist goals, while Mexico saw the actions as an invasion of its sovereign territory.