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James Polk

James Polk
During the presidency of James Polk, the territory of the United States was greatly expanded. Intent on acquiring what was then the Mexican province of California, Polk led the United States into war with Mexico in 1846. The American forces won a complete victory, and Mexico was forced to cede an area of land now comprising most of the western states.
Hulton Deutsch
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United States (History); Polk, James Knox; President of the United States
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