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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.
He promised to annex the state of Texas, something former president John Tyler refused to do.
Polk made five promises: to annex Texas; to acquire the Southwest; to annex the Oregon Territory to the 54/40 line; to establish an independent Treasury; and to serve only one term.
He had only five campaign promises: to acquire California from Mexico, settle the Oregon dispute, lower the tariff, to create a sub-treasury, and to not run for a second term.
Polk was committed to westward expansion. He also promised to serve only 1 term.
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When did James K. Polk run for President?
Polk ran and was elected in 1844.
Who was elected in 1844 as a dark horse or little known candidate?
James Polk...
Who did President James K. Polk beat in the election?
Andrew J. Park
Who was the 11th president?
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.
Why was Rutherford Hayes called the dark horse candidate?
James Polk was the president with the nickname dark horse p.s. hi caleb and josh and Ryan from jaime
When was James K. Polk elected?
James Knox Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844.
How did James K. Polk win the Democratic nomination for the election of 1844?
James Knox Polk won the presidential election of 1844 because he was the "candidate of expansion".
Who lost the election to James Polk?
In the 1844 presidential election Polk's opponent was Henry Clay of Kentucky. He was a member of the Whig party.
Who was the winner of the election of 1844?
James K. Polk
In the election of 1844 James K. Polk annexation.?
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In the election of 1844 James K. Polk what annexation?
James P. Polk won the election in 1884 partly due to his support in the annexation of Texas.
What views did James Polk present in the 1844 presidential election?
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Who replaced John Tyler as president in 1844?
James K. Polk replaced Tyler in 1845. (The election was in 1844).
How many votes did the canedates get 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.
Who won the presidential election on 1844?
James K. Polk. He was seen as an expansionist candidate.
True or false the main issue in the election of 1844 was expansionism?
Expansionism was a primary issue during the election of 1844, along with what to do with Texas. James K. Polk won the election.
Who were the candidates during the 1844 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.
