It is reasonable to hypothesize that during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) when some Irish soldiers deserted from the U.S. Army to join the Mexican Army instead, most were at least partly motivated by
A) feelings of loyalty toward fellow Roman Catholics.
B) feelings of loyalty toward fellow Protestant immigrants.
C) feelings of loyalty toward nonreligious immigrants.
D) anti-war philosophies prevalent in the Protestantism of the time.
E) the commands of Protestant church leaders.

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During the 19th century, the majority of Irish immigrants in the United States were Roman Catholic. As a result, many Irish soldiers who deserted from the U.S. Army to join the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War may have felt a sense of loyalty toward their fellow Roman Catholics in Mexico. This sentiment is reflected in a famous Irish song from the time called "The Saint Patrick's Battalion," which was composed in honor of a group of Irish soldiers who deserted and fought for Mexico.

It Is Reasonable to Hypothesize That During the Mexican-American War