THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To overturn a corrupt Mexican government
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To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression
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To end a Mexican slave rebellion
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To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates
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Detailed explanation-1: -On May 12, 1846, the United States Senate voted 40 to 2 to go to war with Mexico. President James K. Polk had accused Mexican troops of having attacked Americans on U.S. soil, north of the Rio Grande. But Mexico claimed this land as its own territory and accused the American military of having invaded.
Detailed explanation-2: -From 1846 to 1848, U.S. and Mexican troops fought against one another in the Mexican-American War. Ultimately, it was a battle for land where Mexico was fighting to keep what they thought was their property and the U.S. desired to retain the disputed land of Texas and obtain more of Mexico’s northern lands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Polk wanted to lay claim to California, New Mexico, and land near the disputed southern border of Texas. Mexico, however, was not so eager to let go of these territories. Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico City to offer $30 million for it.
Detailed explanation-4: -The United States was justified in going to war with Mexico because of three main reasons: Americans were killed, Texas was already annexed, and Manifest Destiny allows it. In 1836 Texas declared its independence.