MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Zachary Taylor
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John C. Fremont
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Stephen Kearny
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Winfield Scott
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Detailed explanation-1: -Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to move a force into Texas to defend the Rio Grande border. After a last-minute effort to settle the dispute diplomatically failed, Taylor was ordered to take his forces up to the disputed borderline at the Rio Grande.
Detailed explanation-2: -General Zachary Taylor commanded the American force. He sent one of his officers across the river to meet with Mexican officials. The Mexicans protested the movement of the American troops to the Rio Grande.
Detailed explanation-3: -In July of 1845, Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to cross the Nueces River with his command of 4, 000 troops. Upon learning of Slidell’s rejection, Polk sent word that Taylor should advance his troops to the Rio Grande River. From the standpoint of Mexico, the United States had invaded their territory.