Polk's Order That Zachary Taylor Move His Troops to the Disputed

question 64

Multiple Choice

Polk's order that Zachary Taylor move his troops to the disputed territory north of the Rio Grande:

• A) protected American settlers along the border
• B) provoked a Mexican attack
• C) persuaded Mexico to sell California
• D) expressed his belief in manifest destiny
• E) won him political support in the North

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Definitions:

Tendrils

Slender, twining stems or leaf appendages used by climbing plants for support.

Modified Leaves

Leaves that have evolved for functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection, reproduction, or storage.

Inflorescences

Inflorescences refer to the arrangement and pattern of flowers on the stem of a plant, varying widely among species in form, size, and complexity.

Pinnately Netted Venation

A pattern of leaf vein formation where one main vein extends from the base to the tip of the leaf, with smaller veins branching off laterally.