Question

“crash course: war & expansion” video questions (#s 18 - 23)

1. americas expansion had a lot to do with
2. in 1845, texas was annexed by the u.s. days before
3. what was polks other goal?
4. who did polk send with soldiers to the disputed land?
5. what excuse did president polk use for the declaration of war against mexico?
6. who criticized polk about increasing executive power by saying “allow polk to invade a neighboring country whenever he shall deem it necessary...and make war in pleasure”?

Explanation:

1. America's expansion was related to factors like manifest destiny, economic interests, and a desire for more land.
2. Texas was annexed days before James K. Polk became President.
3. Polk's other goals included acquiring California and resolving the Oregon - boundary dispute.
4. Polk sent Zachary Taylor with soldiers to the disputed land.
5. Polk used the claim that Mexican forces had shed American blood on American soil as an excuse for war.
6. Abraham Lincoln criticized Polk about increasing executive power.

Answer:

1. Manifest destiny, economic interests etc.
2. James K. Polk became President
3. Acquiring California, resolving Oregon - boundary dispute
4. Zachary Taylor
5. Mexican forces shed American blood on American soil
6. Abraham Lincoln