Why did President James Polk ask Congress to declare war on Mexico?

A. To correct the border dispute between Canada and the United States.
B. To gain control of New Orleans.
C. To obtain western territory, including California and New Mexico.
D. To show support for southwestern Native Americans.

The answer is: "To gain control of New Orleans to obtain western territory, including California and New Mexico"

Answered by bkozma90 | 2024-06-10

The correct answer is C) to obtain western territory, including California and New Mexico.
President James Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico to obtain western territory, including California and New Mexico.
The United States President James K. Polk asked Congress to authorize a declaration of war on Mexico on May 13, 1846. Both countries were disputing the Texas territory. The armed confrontation with Mexico lasted two years and ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that both countries signed on February 2, 1848. The Rio Grande finally became the southern border of Texas and the United States paid Mexico 15 million dollars for the territories of NewMexico and California.

Answered by scouteo | 2024-06-12

President James Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico to gain control of western territories, specifically California and New Mexico. This was fueled by tensions over Texas border disputes and the desire for expansion under the idea of Manifest Destiny. The war resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Answered by scouteo | 2024-09-25