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18. Why did President James Polk ask Congress to declare war on Mexico?


to correct the border dispute between Canada and the United States

to gain control of New Orleans

to obtain western territory, including California and New Mexico

to show support for southwestern Native Americans

Answer 1

The stated reason was the Thornton Affair, but it was primarily because Mexico would not negotiate the sale of California and New Mexico which the US needed to achieve Manifest Destiny from sea to shining sea.

Answer 2

100% certain its C.

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