Which of the following did Polk hope to get from provoking a war with Mexico?
A)Full and certain ownership of Texas
B)Control of much of Mexico's territory throughout the Southwest
C)A morale boost by defeating the Mexicans handily
D)Recognition from other major nations of the world
E)Control of California, where gold had recently been discovered

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Polk aimed to expand U.S. territory by acquiring land from Mexico, particularly in the Southwest, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Which of the Following Did Polk Hope to Get from Provoking