2. President Polk was anxious to acquire California because in mid-October 1845, he had been led to believe that Mexico had agreed to cede (give up) California to Britain as payment for debts. What was his main reason for dispatching a young Marine Corps soldier to California? a. To offer the Mexican Government $15 for California.
b. It was an attempt to get the citizens to revolt against Mexican authority.
c. It was an attempt to try stir up trouble with the American Government.
d. To offer the Mexican Government a $25 million offer for California.​

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]