Shortly after Texas was annexed by the United States, a dispute broke out between the United States and Mexico over its boundari

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Shortly after Texas was annexed by the United States, a dispute broke out between the United States and Mexico over its boundari

es. President James Polk used this dispute to--?
A) justify a war to extend the borders of the United States
B) invade Mexico in search of gold and silver
C) gain territory to build a railroad to the Pacific coast
D) acquire new territory to resettle the Mormons

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Aliun [14] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-25T10:34:17+03:00

Aliun [14]3 years ago

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I believe your answer is (<span>A) justify a war to extend the borders of the United States. I hope this helps! :)

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