James K. Polk was the 11th President of United States (1845-1849) known for his policy of westward expansion which included Texas annexation and acquiring California from Mexico.
Mexican-American War: A war fought between Mexico and U.S under Polk’s presidency over disputes regarding Texas border and other territorial claims.
Texas Annexation: The incorporation of Republic of Texas into United States which happened during Polk’s presidency.
Manifest Destiny: As mentioned earlier, this ideology played a significant role in policies pursued by leaders like Polk.
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