Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The United States annexed Texas.
The United States annexed Texas.

President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.

Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.

Mexico offered to sell California.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The United States annexed Texas.

The annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845 was a significant cause of the Mexican-American War, as it led to heightened tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, which still considered Texas a part of its territory.