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James K. Polk negotiated a treaty with Britain to divide Oregon, which
became the states of

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Answer: the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho,

Because of manifest destiny, President Polk was willing to go to war with Britain in order to protect this territory and ward off British control in the region.

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