Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

To defend U. S. territory from Mexican aggression

To end a Mexican slave rebellion

To respond to attacks on U. S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

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Gustavo Hodges

30 May, 06:19

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

To defend U. S. territory from Mexican aggression

To end a Mexican slave rebellion

To respond to attacks on U. S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

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to defend U. S territory from Mexican aggression

Explanation:

" Mexico has passed the boundary of the U. S, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil"

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?To overturn a corrupt Mexican governmentTo defend U. S. territory from Mexican aggressionTo end a Mexican slave rebellionTo respond to attacks on U. S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

To defend U. S. territory from Mexican aggression

To end a Mexican slave rebellion

To respond to attacks on U. S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates