Why did President Polk support the U. S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory?

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Jaydon Herring

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14 August, 10:18

Why did President Polk support the U. S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory?

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Cohen Warner · Answer 1

The reason why President Polk support the U. S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory was: He did not want to fight Britain.

During that time, the british empire still had a strong influence over the Washington States. To prevented clash with Britain, he compromised and obtained Oregon instead.