USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the best meaning for the word “claim”-as in Mexico claimed Texas.
A
Mexico sent explorers to Texas.
B
Mexico established missions and presidios in Texas.
C
Mexico considered Texas a part of Mexico.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Feeling threatened by the native groups, and worried that the United States would try to take Texas, the Mexican government moved to enact policies to move more settlers into the area to help implement control over the region. The Mexican government worked with empresarios, who operated as land agents in Texas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 and became the 28th state. Until 1836, Texas had been part of Mexico, but in that year a group of settlers from the United States who lived in Mexican Texas declared independence.

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