Question

what were the three primary goals of the santa fe expedition led by president lamar in 1841?

• establishing diplomatic relations with mexico, promoting trade with the united states, and expanding texan territory
• gaining mexican recognition of the rio grande as the western border, blocking u.s. expansion, and boosting the texas economy
• securing a military alliance with native american tribes, exploring natural resources, and promoting cultural exchange
• establishing a permanent texan settlement in santa fe, negotiating a trade agreement with mexico, and ensuring military dominance in the region

Explanation:

The Santa Fe Expedition (1841) under President Lamar aimed to gain Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande as Texas’ western border, block U.S. expansion (to keep Texas independent), and boost Texas’ economy via trade/settlement. The second option aligns: "Gaining Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande as the western border, blocking U.S. expansion, and boosting the Texas economy." Other options have errors (e.g., first option’s trade with U.S. is incorrect, third’s Native alliance not a goal, fourth’s military dominance misrepresents aims).

Answer:

B. Gaining Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande as the western border, blocking U.S. expansion, and boosting the Texas economy (assuming the second option is labeled B; adjust identifier if options use different labels, but the text of the correct option is as stated)