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What was james k. polk's campaign slogan in the 1844 election? What did this slogan mean?

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His slogan was "54 - 40 or fight", and it regarded a dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory.
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James K. Polk became the president in 1844 because he promised Americans "All of Oregon or War!" In the early 1840s, part of Oregon still belonged to Great Britain. This was an argument with Great Britain over Oregon territory.

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