The most contentious issue 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)how much the United States should pay Mexico for the loss of its Texas territory.
C)whether Mexico would allow Texas to be annexed by the United States.
D)whether Texas was worth fighting for.
E)what geographical landmark should serve as the true border between Mexico and Texas.

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The most contentious issue was the dispute over the true border between Mexico and Texas, with Mexico recognizing the Nueces River as the border and the United States claiming the Rio Grande as the boundary. This disagreement over the geographical landmark contributed significantly to the tensions leading up to the Mexican-American War.

The Most Contentious Issue Debated Diplomatically Between the Americans and the Mexicans