Question

The U.S.- Mexican War was fought to settle —

the release of Santa Anna back to Mexico

political control of Galveston Island

the number of representatives each county would send to the state legislature

the disputed territory between the Rio Grande and Nueces River

Answer 1

Answer:

the answers are in the question

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The disputed territory between the Rio Grande and Nueces River.

Explanation:

The U.S called the river Rio Grande and Mexico called the river the Nueces River. This led to disputes, which led to fighting when a detachment of U.S. cavalry was attacked near the Rio Grande.