jan 4, 1844 - James K. Polk Elected

Description:

- Supporter of Manifest Destiny and expansionism
- Settled Oregon Dispute
- Led US into Mexican-American War

MANIFEST DESTINY
- Coined 1845
- Fueled by post-1812 nationalism
- Jefferson's "empire of liberty"
- "City Upon A Hill"
- Superiority over NA

OREGON DISPUTE
- Polk's slogan "54 40 or fight"
- Both Britain and US make claims to Pacific Northwest
- Compromise est. Canadian-US border at 44th parallel (Oregon Treaty)