The answer you are looking for is d and b
Well According to the author, why did a Mexican force attack Zachary Taylor's troops when they arrived at the Rio Grande River? ... Polk was not fighting to protect Americans on American soil, he was provoking the Mexican government into firing the first shot.
The third statement reflects the similarities between Bill Gates and Andrew Carnegie. The third statement mentioned about the occupation of Gates and Carnegie and emphasizes how they excel on their respected fields. The third statement indicates the how they were the tycoons in their respected time.
I'm sure the answers d, because it would help way more than the other options you'd want to know first hand what happen the only way to do so is to speak to those who fought in the war.