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bonufazy [111]
2 years ago
9

Why do many historians believe that President James K. Polk caused the Mexican-American War despite his claim that Mexico invade

d American territory?
He sent thousands of troops to disputed territory to create conflict.

He made it clear that expanding enslavement was his main goal as president.

He made it clear that he wanted Texas to become part of the United States.

He never attempted to buy territory from Mexico, so he was always looking for war.
History
2 answers:
arlik [135]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

On May 12, 1846, the United States Senate voted 40 to 2 to go to war with Mexico. President James K. Polk had accused Mexican troops of having attacked Americans on U.S. soil, north of the Rio Grande. But Mexico claimed this land as its own territory and accused the American military of having invaded.

Explanation:

ipn [44]2 years ago
5 0

Answer: The answer is, "He sent thousands of troops to disputed territory to create conflict."

Explanation: I did the quiz. Hope this helps

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