Manifest Destiny (the expansion fervor of the US in the 1840s) was a large political issue that was not supported by the popular and Whig Henry Clay, leading to the underdog, James K. Polk to win the election.
His slogan was 54-40 or fight. He was threatening war with Great Britain over the Northern boundary of Oregon territory. In the background was the long standing objective known as the manifest destiny which was to extend the US to the Pacific, adding California and the territory between to the United States. This land was claimed by Mexico so he hoped to buy it from them or maybe force them to sell.
Polk ran and was elected in 1844.
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James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.
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James Knox Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844.
James Knox Polk won the presidential election of 1844 because he was the "candidate of expansion".
In the 1844 presidential election, Henry Clay lost to James K. Polk.
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James P. Polk won the election in 1884 partly due to his support in the annexation of Texas.
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James K. Polk replaced Tyler in 1845. (The election was in 1844).
James Polk won the 1844 presidential election defeating Henry Clay. In the 1844 presidential election James Polk received 170 electoral votes and Henry Clay received 105 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Polk 1,339,494 and Clay 1,300,004.
James K. Polk. He was seen as an expansionist candidate.
Expansionism was a primary issue during the election of 1844, along with what to do with Texas. James K. Polk won the election.
1844 Presidential ElectionThe candidates for the Presidential election of 1844 were; James K. Polk (Democratic) Henry Clay (Whig) and James G. Birney (Liberty). James K. Polk won the election to become the 11th President of the United States. President Polk was in office from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849. His Vice President was George M. Dallas.