President james polk wanted california because of
a. manifest destiny
b. it was a great place to swim
c. he was born there
d. the land was good for a military base

Which purposes of the constitution are found in the preamble? select the six correct answers. to provide for the common defense to form a more perfect union to promote the general welfare to secure the blessings of liberty to declare independence from britain to establish justice to ensure domestic tranquility