Discusses the role James K. Polk played in the expansion of the United States, negotiations over the Oregon territories and Texas, and the drawing of the boundary with Canada. [4:08]

Concepts

westward expansion

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expanding frontier, expanding west, fifty-four forty or fight, james k. polk, oregon territory, annexation of texas, debate over oregon territory

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