How Was President James Polk Able to Add Oregon to U.S

question 40

Multiple Choice

How was President James Polk able to add Oregon to U.S. holdings?

• A) He annexed it without Britain's approval.
• B) He bought it from the British for the price of the Louisiana Purchase.
• C) He authorized military action and seized it.
• D) He renewed an old offer to divide Oregon along the forty-ninth parallel.

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