Answer:
extend
Explanation:
Polk's goal was to spread the United States across the North American continent from the Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean. His goal was to secure the territories of <u>New Mexico </u>and <u>California</u>, which allowed him to extend the United States to the Pacific Ocean.
It was the French and Indian war.
Because of the fur that was plentiful. There was a huge demand for beaver fur coats and hats, and they wanted the territory for it.
