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How did the election of james polk in 1844 impact westward expansion

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James Polk and many Americans at the time had a (way of thinking/related to learning about how people think) where they could expand the country to the Pacific Ocean. This was called Clear/understandable/show Pre-planned future and Polk was telling the Americans that he can do it if they elected him.

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James Polk and many Americans at the time had a philosophy where they could expand the country to the Pacific Ocean. This was called Manifest Destiny and Polk was telling the Americans that he can do it if they elected him.
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