Question

but now, after reiterated menaces, mexico has passed the boundary of the united states, has invaded our territory, and shed american blood upon the american soil. by attacking the united states, she has proclaimed that... the two nations are now at war. reiterated menaces: repeated threats she: mexico president polk wanted congress to declare war on mexico in response to the attack. what claims did polk make to support his argument? select all that apply. mexico has threatened to take back florida from the united states. mexico invaded territory belonging to the united states. mexicos attack means that mexico has already declared war. mexico will try to end the practice of slavery in texas.

Explanation:

1. The text states Mexico made "reiterated menaces" (repeated threats), but does NOT mention Florida specifically. This claim is unsupported.
2. The text explicitly says "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory". This claim matches Polk's statement.
3. The text states "By attacking the United States, she has proclaimed that . . . the two nations are now at war". This claim matches Polk's statement.
4. There is no mention of slavery or Texas in the provided text. This claim is unsupported.

Answer:

• Mexico invaded territory belonging to the United States.
• Mexico's attack means that Mexico has already declared war.