James k polk asked land from who?

Question

who did james k polk ask land from

1) spain
2) france
3)mexico
4) texas

i think its spain

Answer 1

James K Polk was elected under the banner of "54'40 or fight", a reference to where he wanted the northern border of the USA/British Canada to be located at for the Oregon Territory(Oregon and Washington today). When elected, Polk accepted a treaty at the 49th degree latitude(our present border)

In addition, since Texas entered the Union in Dec 1845, he sent a representative to Mexico City to purchase all of the New Mexico and California territories. This was rejected.

Mexico did NOT own Texas at this time, Texas had gained its independence in 1836-37 and had existed on its own as a republic until annexation.

As to claims that Polk moved US troops into a disputed area in order to start a war, Mexico had claimed since Texas indepence, that if the US annexed Texas, it would be a virtual declaration of war, so there was no need for a pre-text.

1) spain - mexico was independent of spain around 1815
2) france- had been removed from all territories in N.A. by 1803 with the loss in 1763 of the French and Indian war and the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.
4) Texas- was annexed to the US in Dec, 1845

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Answer 2

Mexico. Polk was a firm believer in manifest destiny; Mexico still controlled/owned California, Texas & the New Mexico territory

Answer 3

Answer is #3 Mexico - That is how the Mexican-American War got started.

Answer 4

Its Mexico, he wanted Texas and California which the Mexicans owned.
like kepjr100 wrote, he ended up having to take it by force.

Answer 5

3) mexico
he ordered zachary taylor to move to the disputed territory knowing he would be attacked, when mexican troops attacked he wrotte to polk " they have shed blood upon american soil" or something like that

Answer 6

Mexico!!! Aye aye aye! Viva!

Answer 7

mexico.

Answer 8

He didn't ask, he just took.

Mexico.