James K. Polk and the Expansionist Impulse

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This paper discusses James K. Polk and his quest to expand the U.S. territory to include California and New Mexico. It incorporates a discussion of the Mexican-American War, Manifest Destiny, and the Compromise of 1850.

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James K Polk and the Expansionist Impulse In James K Polk and the Expansionist Impulse author Sam Haynesexplores Polk's passion for the expansionist approach to increase U S territory Polk wanted to incorporate California and New Mexico intoUnited States territory and was not hesitant about boldly pursuing thatgoal The timing of his presidency in terms of achieving it was optimum Shortly before he took office the concept of Manifest Destiny wasdeveloped by journalist John Louis O'Sullivan and it became a catchphrasefor expansionism

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