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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.
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Why did President Polk want to provoke Mexico into taking military action first?
to get more land
Did George Bancroft advise the president to attack Mexico first?
Yes, George Bancroft, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President James K. Polk, was an advocate for expansionist policies and supported the idea of aggressive action toward Mexico. He believed that a war with Mexico would be beneficial for the United States in terms of territorial expansion. While he did not directly advise Polk to attack Mexico first, his views aligned with the administration's goals, contributing to the overall push for war. Ultimately, the U.S. did initiate military action against Mexico in 1846, leading to the Mexican-American War.
Why did shippers and manufactures hope to build ports on California's pacific coasts?
because they could trade with China
Who did James Polk offer to buy New Mexico and California from?
President Polk offered to buy New Mexico and California from Mexico.
What action did president Polk take to get to Mexico to strike first?
The Thornton Affair, where American blood was shed when American and Mexican troops attacked each other. The problem is, they fought on a no man's land (the Nueces Strip).
What was James Polk most noted for?
james polk was noted for the war with Mexico
Who declared war on Mexico?
polk
Was James Polk in the Union army?
Polk never served in the US military.
What was Mexico's reaction to Polk's troops?
Their presence in Mexico was not well received.
What action did president Polk take to get Mexico to strike first?
The Thornton Affair, where American blood was shed when American and Mexican troops attacked each other. The problem is, they fought on a no man's land (the Nueces Strip).
Who was the first president to govern from coast to coast buying land from Mexico?
It wasn't purchased but won over a war with Mexico. Such president was James K. Polk.
Of the following the most in favor of seizing land from Mexico was?
The man most in favor of seizing land from mexico was Jame k. polk
