Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?

Question

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Responses

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

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

President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.

Mexico offered to sell Californ

Answer 1

The main cause of the Mexican-American War was that the United States annexed Texas. This event, which occurred in 1845, heightened tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, leading to the conflict.