Why did Polk feel pressure to annex California?

A. rumors existed that Britain was closing in on a deal
B. Whigs were pressuring Polk to annex more land
C. Mexico was on the verge of returning California to Spain
D. Russian interests were expanding south from Oregon
E. Gold has been discovered in California


Answer: A

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