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What did Americans including President Polk want from California?
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∙ 12y ago
cash money
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∙ 12y ago
Americans, including President Polk, wanted California for its valuable Natural Resources, particularly gold. The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought a massive influx of settlers seeking fortune, which further increased the desire for control over the region. Additionally, California's strategic location on the Pacific coast made it important for trade and expansion.
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How did president poke get Americans to go to war?
Start with President "Polk"
What did president Polk want to buy from Mexico?
California and the Southwest.
Who did James Polk offer to buy New Mexico and California from?
President Polk offered to buy New Mexico and California from Mexico.
What was the cornerstone of President Polk's foreign policy?
The taking of California
Who was the President when gold was discovered in California?
James K. Polk
Who was unable to purchase New Mexico and California?
president james polk
Who was the president when gold was discovered in California by James Marshall at Sutter's sawmill?
James Polk.
Which states was President Polk responsible for annexing?
Under Polk the US gained the states that became California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.
What did president Polk do to gain additional us territory including California and New Mexico?
He waged war against Mexico. This conflict is known as the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
What President obtained Arizona New Mexico Utah Colorado California and Nevada?
James Polk.
What US president helped the California Gold Rush turn into a massive movement?
There were wild stories in the eastern US about the discovery of gold in California. Despite the publicity, it was faraway and many people were unbelievers. Then, when US president Polk spoke about it in a message to Congress, the unbelievers were now confident about the reality of gold. Therefore, one can give President Polk some credit for the mad rush to get to California.
Who preceded president Polk?
John Tyler preceded Polk as US president.
