MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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The United States offered to buy Texas from Mexico but was turned down.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With the support of President-elect Polk, Tyler managed to get the joint resolution passed on March 1, 1845, and Texas was admitted into the United States on December 29.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mexico also feared a domino effect-that giving up Texas would lead to the loss of their other northern territories. Many Mexicans also distrusted the other powers involved in the Texas dispute.
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