What decision by President Polk led to the Mexican-American War?(1 point)
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Polk sent an envoy to Mexico to try to work out a peace agreement after the U.S. annexed Texas.
Polk sent an envoy to Mexico to try to work out a peace agreement after the U.S. annexed Texas.
Polk signed the Compromise of 1850, a compromise where the U.S. gave Texas $10 million.
Polk signed the Compromise of 1850, a compromise where the U.S. gave Texas $10 million.
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
During Polk’s presidency, Taylor’s forces beat a larger Mexican army at Buena Vista.
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Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
President Mirabeau Lamar’s goals for the Santa Fe Expedition were to expand the Republic’s territory and gain access to the valuable trade conducted along the Santa Fe Trail, but the expedition was a disaster that left Lamar in disgrace. In 3–5 sentences, explain why the Santa Fe Expedition was a disaster for President Lamar.(4 points)
The Santa Fe Expedition ended in disaster for President Mirabeau Lamar due to several reasons. Firstly, the expedition was ill-prepared and poorly organized, lacking proper supplies, equipment, and military support. Secondly, the Native American tribes along the expedition route, particularly the Comanches, launched multiple attacks on the Texans, resulting in casualties and further jeopardizing the mission's success. Finally, the Mexican authorities in Santa Fe, aware of the Texan presence, swiftly organized a militia and took the Texans prisoner, ultimately thwarting their mission and humiliating the Republic of Texas. This failure not only tarnished President Lamar's reputation but also showcased the Republic's inability to execute successful territorial expansions.
