Complete the following:
Notes regarding Texan independence and the presidency of James K. Polk. Consult AMSCO 221-225 for help as well.
Questions:
Why did Americans move to the Texan territory initially? Manifest Destiny or a more practical reason?
Why was Texas initially denied statehood under Jackson and Tyler?
Why was Polk considered a 'dark horse' candidate for the presidency?
How would you describe the presidency of Polk? What were his major goals as president?
How did these foreign policy issues (border disputes, future war with Mexico, etc...) affect the country domestically? What issues resulted from expansionism and Manifest Destiny?
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