MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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Question
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How did President Polk contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?
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he sent troops to patrol the disputed border
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he sent troops to the capital of Mexico to attack them
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he encouraged Texans to attack Mexico
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he launched artillery over the border
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To bring pressure, Polk sent Gen. Zachary Taylor to the disputed area on the Rio Grande. To Mexican troops this was aggression, and they attacked Taylor’s forces. Congress declared war and, despite much Northern opposition, supported the military operations.
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