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Polk had a good reason for avoiding war with britain over Oregon. By 1846, he had so much bigger troubles brewing with Mexico over Texas..........

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Which war does President Polk refer to in the entry?

President Polk was responsible for the Mexican American War.


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No- he did not really want to go to war, but was willing to do so after peaceful negotiations failed. He was not willing to back down from his position just to avoid war.


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The Mexican War took place while Polk was President. Polk asked Congress for a declaration of war with Mexico so you might say he started it. Polk also ended the war.


What war was Polk involved with?

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What war was James Polk involved with?

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What was Mr Polk's War?

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Who declared war on Mexico?

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How did Santa Anna trick Polk?

Santa Anna tricked President James K. Polk by misleading him into believing that he was willing to negotiate peace between the United States and Mexico. After being exiled to Cuba, Santa Anna promised Polk that he would help end the conflict if he were allowed to return to Mexico. Polk, seeking to avoid a prolonged war, facilitated Santa Anna's return, but once back in Mexico, Santa Anna resumed hostilities, ultimately leading to the Mexican-American War's escalation. This betrayal significantly undermined Polk's diplomatic efforts.


Who negotiated a treaty with Great Britan to avoid war?

James K. Polk and his Secretary of State, James Buchanan , settled the Oregon boundary dispute with a treaty and thus avoided war. Polk won the presidency with the slogan : 44-forty or fight which referred to a proposed upper boundary for Oregon, but settled to something less .