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svet-max [94.6K]
2 years ago
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Help ASAP Why do historians say that President Polk caused the Mexican-American war?

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dusya [7]2 years ago
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Answer:

Polk wanted to lay claim to California, New Mexico, and land near the disputed southern border of Texas. ... Determined to acquire the land, he sent American troops to Texas in January of 1846 to provoke the Mexicans into war. When the Mexicans fired on American troops in April 25, 1846, Polk had the excuse he needed.

Explanation:

Trava [24]2 years ago
5 0

He sent thousands of troops to disputed territory to create conflict

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