President James K. Polk
A. was generally a pacifist, but was ultimately pushed into faster occupation of the West.
B. entered office with very few concrete plans about what he wanted to achieve.
C. opposed the occupation of Oregon.
D. had not held any significant electoral office before becoming president.
E. helped his candidacy for office by expressing a desire to reannex Texas.
Answer: E
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