One goal of Mexico in its 1846-1848 war with the United States was to

a. demonstrate the strength of Latino culture.
b. regain sovereignty over Texas and humiliate the hated yanquis.
c. capture slaves and take them back to Mexico.
d. force America to make good on unpaid claims of damages to Mexican citizens.
e. liberate Indians living in the Indian Territory where members of the Five Civilized Tribes had been forced to relocate by the U.S. government.


b

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