The Battle of Hastings gave William the Conqueror victory over Harold.
He believed that by paying Mexico's debt to America would let him have the settlements that he wanted to get the Rio Grande, pay the debt settlement of Mexico in exchange for his conditions, and by California and Mexico as well. Polk thought that since there is a tension between America and Mexico it was best to get in and open some agreements.
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Well the real answer would be the African American People, but I guess they were considered Lower class during that time? But If it were me I'd go with lower class.