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The Presidency of James K. Polk

Dive into the impactful presidency of James K. Polk, the first "Dark-Horse" Candidate in US History. Learn about key events such as the Oregon Controversy, Texas Annexation, Mexican-American War, and economic policies like the Walker Tariff and Independent Treasury system. Explore how Polk's term heightened North-South tensions and shaped Manifest Destiny. Stay informed and succeed in APUSH with this comprehensive review!

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The Presidency of James K. Polk

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  1. www.Apushreview.com Everything You Need To Know About The Presidency of James K. Polk To Succeed In APUSH The Presidency of James K. Polk

  2. James K. Polk becomes the 1st “Dark-Horse” Candidate in US History • Surprise candidate at the Democratic Convention • Henry Clay was nominated by the Whigs • Polk was an avid expansionist • Defeats Clay • “Young Hickory” becomes president • Check out They Might Be Giants’ “James K. Polk” The Election of 1844

  3. Oregon: • The US and Britain jointly occupied the Oregon Territory • Polk advocated “54⁰40 or Fight” • Eventually, the two sides settled on the 49th parallel • Continuation of the border between US and Canada • Texas: • Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836 • Polk campaigned on admitting Texas into the Union Oregon and Texas

  4. US and Mexico recognized different boundaries for Texas • Dispute was between Nueces and Rio Grande Rivers • “Spot Resolutions” • Abe Lincoln • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo • US gains Mexican Cession • US pays Mexico $15 The Mexican-American War

  5. Remember, Polk was a Democrat • Democrats want to see the tariff rates go Down • Walker Tariff: • Reduced the tariff rates substantially • Helped lead to an increase in trade with other countries • Independent Treasury: • Democrats answer to not having a BUS • All government money would be held in the Treasury building and sub-treasuries in cities • No government money would be held in banks A Tariff and A Treasury

  6. Few Presidents have done as much in one term • Manifest Destiny is complete • Tensions between the North and South increase • Wilmot Proviso • Compromise of 1850 Impact of Polk’s Presidency

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