Question

which river did the united states claim was the border between texas and mexico? which river did mexico claim was the border?

Explanation:

This is a historical question about the border dispute that preceded the Mexican-American War. The U.S. pushed for the Rio Grande as the official border after Texas annexation, while Mexico insisted on the Nueces River, which was the traditional border of Texas when it was part of Mexico.

Answer:

• The United States claimed the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico.
• Mexico claimed the Nueces River as the border between Texas and Mexico.