What was President Polk's ulterior motive in declaring war on Mexico in 1846?
A) acquiring all the land between Texas and the Pacific Ocean
B) defending America's Texan border against Mexico
C) establishing American military dominance over Mexico
D) providing the United States with a buffer against the Comanche Indians
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