During the early 1840s,which of the following showed an interest in acquiring California?
A)Great Britain
B)the United States
C)France
D)all of the above

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All of these countries showed interest in acquiring California during the early 1840s. Great Britain was interested in expanding its territory in North America and had established trading posts along the Pacific coast. France had historical ties to California from the time of Spanish colonization and also hoped to establish a presence there. The United States, meanwhile, was rapidly expanding westward and had already acquired several territories in the region.

During the Early 1840s,which of the Following Showed an Interest