The most contentious issue debated diplomatically between the Americans and the Mexicans before the outbreak of the Mexican War was:
A) whether Texas could legally separate from Mexico.
B) how much the United States should pay Mexico for the loss of its Texas territory.
C) whether Mexico would allow Texas to be annexed by the United States.
D) whether Texas was worth fighting for.
E) what geographical landmark should serve as the true border between Mexico and Texas.
E
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