Question

Although the US captured over half of Mexico including the capital of Mexico City. Polk did not annex all conquered Mexican territory because:

• A. The American public did not want to bring in large numbers of "inferior' Catholic. non-English speakers as citizens.
• B. His focus shifted quickly to the Oregon Territory issue.
• C. He was afraid it would anger England and France and possibly lead to a war.
• D. He was afraid it might scare other Latin American countries that they too might be attacked and taken over.
• E. He was afraid of adding more territory that might be open to slavery.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The American public did not want to bring in large numbers of "inferior' Catholic. non-English speakers as citizens.

The American public did not want to bring in large numbers of "inferior' Catholic. non-English speakers as citizens.