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2/20/25, 8:09 AM Quiz 8 Worksheet The Mexican-American War, "Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo &Wilmot Proviso 5. How did President Polk initially attempt to resolve the border dispute with Mexico? He built a fence and strengthened border controls because he was annoyed with the high number of Mexican migrants. He started the war with Mexico but was unable to conquer the entirety of Texas He sent a diplomat John Slidell, to try to negotiate with the Mexican government. He sent a diplomat,Zachary Taylor, to try to negotiate with the Mexicar government.
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## Step 1The problem is a multiple-choice question about the actions of President Polk in resolving the border dispute with Mexico. The options provided are:A. He built a fence and strengthened border controls because he was annoyed with the high number of Mexican migrants.B. He started the war with Mexico but was unable to conquer the entirety of Texas.C. He sent a diplomat John Slidell, to try to negotiate with the Mexican government.D. He sent a diplomat, Zachary Taylor, to try to negotiate with the Mexican government.## Step 2The correct answer is option C. This is because President Polk initially attempted to resolve the border dispute with Mexico by sending a diplomat, John Slidell, to negotiate with the Mexican government.## Step 3The other options are incorrect. Polk did not start a war with Mexico, nor did he send Zachary Taylor to negotiate. Also, Polk did not build a fence and strengthen border controls due to annoyance with the high number of Mexican migrants.