What reason did President James K. Polk give when he asked Congress to declare war against Mexico? To stop Mexican attacks against U. S. territory

To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico

To preserve religious freedom within Texas

To ensure slavery would continue in Texas

Reference to the Rio Grande boundary of Texas was omitted from the U.S. Congress's annexation resolution to help secure passage after the annexation treaty failed in the Senate. President Polk claimed the Rio Grande boundary, and when Mexico sent forces over the Rio Grande, this provoked a dispute.

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answer; (religion)