In the context of the Mexican-American War, the president of Mexico, the cabinet, and the diplomatic corps assemble at the Mexico City fortress every September 13 to recall the defeat that led to the _____.
A. "despojo territorial"
B. "la pérdida de comercio"
C. "destrucción de la propiedad"
D. "soldados mutilados"
E. "los niños sin hogar"
Answer: A. "despojo territorial"