Why did President Polk support the U. S. acquisition of both Texas and the entire Oregon Territory? A: He wanted to provoke a war with Mexico.
B: He needed to win the support of Southern slaveholders.
C: He believed in Manifest Destiny.
D: He wanted to drive Great Britain out of North America.

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.

Why do people place so much importance on washington, dc?me

Which of these rose during the great depression? a migration b consumerism c membership in the republican party d employment