Question

based on the descriptions below, which of the following u.s.-mexican war? select the two who apply.
democratic congressman jefferson davis, a slaveholder who wanted the u.s. to take over most of mexicos territory
whig congressman abraham lincoln, who thought president polk had lied and intentionally started the war

Explanation:

The question asks for two figures tied to the U.S.-Mexican War. Jefferson Davis, as a Democratic congressman, pushed for U.S. acquisition of Mexican territory during the war. Abraham Lincoln, as a Whig congressman, publicly criticized President Polk's justification for starting the U.S.-Mexican War.

Answer:

1. Democratic congressman Jefferson Davis, a slaveholder who wanted the U.S. to take over most of Mexico's territory
2. Whig congressman Abraham Lincoln, who thought President Polk had lied and intentionally started the war