Multiple Choice Question

Question

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

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.

This reflects the differing perspectives that each country had regarding the causes and justifications for the Mexican-American War. The U.S. believed it was defending its territory after an attack, while Mexico viewed the U.S. actions as an invasion.