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Why do you think Polk went to war with Mexico but negotiated with Great Britain?

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Oregon. During the 1844 campaign, Polk had pledged to settle the boundary of the Oregon Territory with Britain, and once in office, he moved quickly to acquire sole title to Oregon. ... In the beginnings of negotiations, Polk bluffed to Britain that he wanted all the territory up to 54°40'.

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Britain didn't just outright attack American settlers after allowing them to settle their lands
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