During the early and mid-1840s, President James Polk A) disavowed any

During the early and mid-1840s, President James Polk

A) disavowed any American government interest in making California part of the United States.
B) ordered specific military preparations and plans in the event of war with Mexico over California.
C) sought to remove California as a diplomatic irritant to the growing tensions between the United States and Mexico.
D) remained unconvinced about the potential economic and militarily strategic value of California to the United States.

ANSWER
Answer: B