What were President Polk's goals when he took office?
A. To avoid war and strengthen ties with Mexico
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B. To buy California and annex Texas
O C. To stop the spread of slavery and promote compromise
D. To conquer all of Mexico and declare war with Spain
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On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk’s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texax.
