MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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What event triggered the start of the Mexican-American War?
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When Mexican troops fired on American troops at the disputed Texas border
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When American troops allied with Mexico
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When James K. Polk officially declared war on Mexico
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When Mexico invaded the U.S. to claim Texas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It stemmed from the annexation of the Republic of Texas by the U.S. in 1845 and from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River (the Mexican claim) or the Rio Grande (the U.S. claim).
Detailed explanation-2: -The immediate cause of the Mexican-American War was a disputed boundary between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip. Mexico did not recognize Texas as legitimate American territory and Texas admission to the United States antagonized Mexican officials and citizens.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 was a combination of Mexican unwillingness to recognize Texas independence, the desire of Texans for statehood, and American desire for westward expansion.
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