Which of the following helps to identify why President James Polk asked for a declaration of war against Mexico?(1 point) Responses Mexican troops were sent across the Rio Grande. Mexican troops were sent across the Rio Grande. Zachary Taylor crossed the Nueces River. Zachary Taylor crossed the Nueces River. Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. Polk believed in Manifest Destiny. Polk believed in Manifest Destiny.
