Answer:
yes
Explanation:
President Polk ordered the commander of the U.S. Army in Texas, Zachary Taylor, to move his forces into the disputed area near the Rio Grande River. The river formed part of the border between Texas and Mexico. Polk sent a representative to Mexico in an effort to re-establish diplomatic relations.
The silk roads and the indian ocean were both trading routes to carry goods from Asia to Europe. they both carried luxury goods like silk, spices, and porcelain.
