Because they were mainly fighting over land, and President James K. Poll accused Mexico of attacking American troops on U.S Soil. However, Mexico denied that statement and accused America of invading their land.
The correct answer should be b) of property damage and decreased worker productivity.
Many buildings were burned. In addition, people weren't working and without people the railroad can't earn money. That's why the correct answer is b.
They were fighting over food sources C
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counting the enslaved population basically for every 5 slaves counted as 3 votes