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Democrat James K. Polk defeated Whig Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the controversial issues of the annexation of the Republic of Texas.
Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
James Polk was a Democrat. But he was only nominated because the Democrats couldnt agree on anyone else.
The man most in favor of seizing land from mexico was Jame k. polk
James K. Polk belonged to the political party of Democrats. He was the 11th elected president of the United States.
Polk was from the state of Tennessee.
James K. Polk died in the state of Tennessee, at his home in Nashville.
James K. Polk
The Democrats
expansionists
Polk campaigned in favor of annexing Texas; his opponent Clay came out against it. Texas was annexed after Polk was elected but before he took office.
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