When President Polk received the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, he
A. faced criticism for failing to acquire all of Mexico.
B. angrily claimed that Trist had violated his instructions.
C. became concerned about the expansion of slavery into the new territories.
D. readily accepted the treaty.
E. made plans for a military occupation of Mexico City.
B
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