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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.
James P. Polk won the election in 1884 partly due to his support in the annexation of Texas.
Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
There is no annexation treaty of Texas, but James Polk was President when Texas was annexed by joint resolution of Congress.
The president that supported annexation was James K. Polk.
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the annexation of Texas
James K. Polk, a democrat, was elected. Polk annexation of Texas. His victory showed that most voters favored Texas annexation.
The annexation of Texas.
James Knox Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844.
In the 1844 presidential election, Henry Clay lost to James K. Polk.