One of the most contentious issues that was debated diplomatically between the Americans and the Mexicans before the outbreak of the Mexican War was
A) whether Texas could legally separate from Mexico.
B) what geographical landmark should serve as the true border between Mexico and Texas.
C) whether Mexico would allow Texas to be annexed by the United States.
D) whether Texas was worth fighting for.
E) how much the United States should pay Mexico for the loss of its Texas territory.

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The main diplomatic contention was over the boundary between Mexico and Texas, specifically whether it was the Nueces River or the Rio Grande.

One of the Most Contentious Issues That Was Debated Diplomatically