Question

During the Mexican War, Select one: a. President Polk considered Zachary Taylor to be his closest ally in Mexico. b. American settlers in California staged a revolt with the help of the United States navy. c. victory came more easily than President Polk had anticipated. d. the actual fighting was confined to Texas and Mexico. e. President Polk tried to placate Whigs by minimizing military offensives.

Answer 1

Option B, American settlers in California staged a revolt with the help of the United States navy, is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Mexican–American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico. This war took place in the period between 1846 to 1848. During this war, the American settlers in California launched a revolt, this revolt came to be known as the Bear Flag Revolt. The settlers rebelled against the government of Mexico and proclaimed a California as an independent republic. In this revolt, the Navy of the United States helped the rebels.