The main reason for the war between Mexico and the United States was
a. Mexican attempts to send thousands of settlers into California and Texas.
b. the U.S. desire to control the rich gold deposits of California.
c. the U.S. desire to acquire Mexican land, including California.
d. all of the above.
Answer: c. the U.S. desire to acquire Mexican land, including California.
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