During the Mexican War,
A. American settlers in California staged a revolt with the help of the United States navy.
B. President Polk considered Zachary Taylor to be his closest ally in Mexico.
C. President Polk tried to placate Whigs by minimizing military offensives.
D. victory came more easily than President Polk had anticipated.
E. the actual fighting was confined to Texas and Mexico.
Answer: A
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