Which piece of evidence supports a conclusion that president polk wanted to avoid a war with mexico? a. he was willing to fight, if necessary, for texas and california. b. he tried to buy texas and california from mexico. c. he agreed with congress on opposing a war with mexico. d. he wanted the united states to be the dominant power. based on your knowledge, what conclusion can you draw about the government of mexico before the mexican-american war? a. the government was disorganized and uncertain. b. the government was weak and could be easily overcome c. the government was strong and determined to fight. d. the government was made up of military officials.