During the presidency of James K. Polk, the United States fought a war with Mexico and resolved a dispute with Britain over the division of the Oregon Territory. As a result, the United States
A.
increased in size by more than a third.
B.
acquired its last contiguous territory.
C.
established its modern southern border.
D.
nearly doubled its population.

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