In his quest for California, President James K. Polk
a. openly threatened war with Mexico.
b. schemed behind the scenes to promote a revolution by the Californios.
c. was motivated by his knowledge of gold deposits there.
d. indicated his clear respect for international law.
e. first tried buying the province from Mexico.
e
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