What Caused James Polk to Send Troops to Mexico

question 37

Multiple Choice

What caused James Polk to send troops to Mexico?

• A) to retaliate for the harsh Mexican treatment of Texans
• B) to protect the southern border of the United States
• C) to enforce U.S. claims along the Texas-Mexico border
• D) to prevent a Mexican attempt to reacquire Texas
• E) to distract Americans from other domestic issues

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