Asked by Chuck Bass
Which of the following reflects Polk’s level of success in meeting his goals?
Congress banned immigration to Texas but approved immigration to California.
Congress blocked his independent treasury but supported a lower tariff.
Polk compromised on the border of Oregon instead of taking the entire area.
Polk gained Texas and New Mexico but not California.
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"Polk compromised on the border of Oregon instead of taking the entire area."
Polk had many successes (lowered the tariff, reestablished the independent treasury, and acquired Texas, New Mexico, and California), but he settled for the 49th parallel in the Oregon dispute rather than securing all of Oregon ("54°40' or fight").
Polk had many successes (lowered the tariff, reestablished the independent treasury, and acquired Texas, New Mexico, and California), but he settled for the 49th parallel in the Oregon dispute rather than securing all of Oregon ("54°40' or fight").
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