What Is Perplexing About the Mexican-American War

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is perplexing about the Mexican-American War?

• A)That the United States wanted the southwest territories in the first place.
• B)That Mexico valued the territories beyond $25 million.
• C)That the United States won the war.
• D)That the two states did not find a bargain to avoid the costs of war.
• E)That the United States only paid $15 million at the end of the dispute.

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