After Texas failed to be annexed into the US, President Polk decided that he would try to keep his word on his other campaign promises. He started with Oregon, and talks with Britain began. During the negotiations, he threatened to use military force, which is what caused the British to sell the territory. The British got $6.3 million for it, and all British settlers got US Citizenships.
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