Which of the Following Did Polk Hope to Get from Provoking

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did Polk hope to get from provoking a war with Mexico?

• A)Full and certain ownership of Texas
• B)Control of much of Mexico's territory throughout the Southwest
• C)A morale boost by defeating the Mexicans handily
• D)Recognition from other major nations of the world
• E)Control of California, where gold had recently been discovered

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