Why was President James Polk unwilling to go to war with Great Britain over Oregon but willing to go to war with Mexico over Tex

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SashulF [63]

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Why was President James Polk unwilling to go to war with Great Britain over Oregon but willing to go to war with Mexico over Tex

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BartSMP [9] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-29T10:02:57+03:00

BartSMP [9]3 years ago

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President Polk was willing to go to war against Mexico over Texas, but not against Britain over Oregon because Britain was more powerful (more of a threat) than Mexico, and so a war with Mexico would be less costly than one with Britain.

Paha777 [63] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-29T11:40:08+03:00

Paha777 [63]3 years ago

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President Polk was willing to go to war against Mexico over Texas, but not against Britain over Oregon because Britain was more powerful (more of a threat) than Mexico, and so a war with Mexico would be less costly than one with Britain.

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