The Diplomatic Troubles
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Which country did John Slidell serve as a special envoy to?

  • United States
  • Texas
  • California
  • Mexico (correct)
  • What were the two objectives of John Slidell's mission?

  • Persuade Mexico to sell California and settle the disputed Texas-New Mexico border
  • Persuade Mexico to sell New Mexico and settle the disputed Texas-California border
  • Persuade Mexico to sell California and settle the disputed Mexico-Texas border (correct)
  • Persuade Mexico to sell Texas and settle the disputed Mexico-California border
  • What was the Mexican government's response to the U.S. offer to buy California?

  • They refused to sell California (correct)
  • They requested more time to consider selling California
  • They agreed to sell California
  • They proposed a counteroffer to sell California
  • Where did Polk and Slidell assert that Texas's southern border was located?

    <p>Rio Grande</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the immediate causes of the war between the U.S. and Mexico?

    <p>Polk's order for General Zachary Taylor to move his army</p> Signup and view all the answers

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