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