the answer is James k. Polk. or at least that's what it said on Google.
the answer is James k. Polk. or at least that's what it said on Google.
"54-40 or fight" - Where 54-40 related to the area of land we know as Oregon today. This land was in dispute with Great Britain during this time. Another slogan used by Polk was "Reannexation of Texas and reoccupation of Oregon."
PRESIDENT POLK
Polk and the Democrats espoused the expansionist position, calling for the "reoccupation of Oregon" and the "re-annexation of Texas." The cry of Fifty-four Forty or Fight! was raised by the Democrats, condemning the British presence in the Northwest.
he promised to take control of all of the Oregon territory
Oregon is much smaller then Texas.
he belived in manifest destiny
No Oregon is a separate state.
California then Oregon and then Washington.
The distance by road is 2097 miles from Dallas, Texas to Salem, Oregon.
He promised to acquire Texas, California, and Oregon; to fix the federal treasury; and to only serve one term.
He thought he could win.Type your answer here...
You can send a letter from Texas to Oregon with one stamp.