I’m confused what is this about
The ensuing Mexican–American War was waged from 1846 to 1848 with the loss of many thousands of lives and the loss to Mexico of all of its northern provinces.
Answer:
Jefferson had good reason to feel jealous of this newcomer
Explanation:
According to the word choices of Jefferson where he is described to be "taken aback" by praises heaped on Alexander Hamilton and the feeling that he was getting "eclipsed" by the younger guy, it is implied that Jefferson is jealous of Alexander Hamilton, and with good reason.
The correct answer is an extension of the Missouri compromise.
. Polk favored the idea of extending the Missouri Compromise which would have excluded slavery from present-day Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and the northern half of California while allowing it in what is now New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California.
