President James K. Polk supported the U.S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory primarily because he believed in Manifest Destiny. This was the belief that it was the United States' divine right and duty to expand its territory across North America.
Why did President James K. Polk support the U.S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory?
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He believed in Manifest Destiny.
He believed in Manifest Destiny.
He wanted to provoke a war with Mexico.
He wanted to provoke a war with Mexico.
He wanted to drive Great Britain out of North America.
He wanted to drive Great Britain out of North America.
He needed to win the support of southern slaveholders.
He needed to win the support of southern slaveholders.
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