Question

What reason did James K. Polk give when he asked congress to declare war against Mexico?

A. To stop Mexican attacks against US territory B. To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico
C. To preserve religious freedom within Texas
D. To ensure slavery would continue in Texas​

Answer 1

A. To stop Mexican attacks against US territory

Step-by-step explanation:

Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande and killed eleven U.S. soldiers. In response, Polk requested a declaration of war from Congress, arguing that Mexicans had "shed the blood of our fellow-citizens on our own soil.

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