Question

After the failure of John Slidell in the attempted purchase of California ja

Answer 1

Pulled all US forces out of the southern portion of Texas to avoid conflict with the  Mexican Army.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

United States had an urge to extend its territory beyond the Mississippi river. Hence U.S sent an envoy to Mexico. When in the year John Slidell was sent to Mexico to purchase California for twenty five million dollars Mexico showed hesitance.

At once John Slidell asked James K Polk to send troops to prove their military force. After Mexico refused it they declared a war against Mexico.  Then in war Mexico faced failure and then eventually they came in for a peace settlement.