The correct answer is Mexico.
Because of Mexico and their gulf of Mexico, the United States cannot control the entire gulf area. If the area changed hands and went to the United States, they could unite the two gulfs and have a huge control over the land and the ports in the new world. However, that's probably never going to happen so it stays this way for now.
The answer that you are looking for is A) He had experience
Answer:
On March 2, 1836, a delegation at Washington-on-the-Brazos adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, and thus was born the Republic of Texas
Explanation:
The correct answer is B and C.
Henry VIII separated from the Catholic Church because:
B. the Catholic church refused to grant him a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, who failed to produce a male heir.
Eventually, this led to the establishment of the Church of England.
In addition he also wanted to:
C. Bring church property in Britain under his control
The Church at the time was one of the richest entities in United Kingdom and the King had an eye on it.