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President James Polk originally offered to purchase land from the Mexican government but was told "No". What area was he wanting to buy?

-Arizona
-Texas
-Oregon
-California

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Answer:

California

Step-by-step explanation:

Polk made an offer to purchase New Mexico and California in 1845. It was during a trip about border negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico headed by John Slidell.

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