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This was known as the Mexican ____ and the present-day states of Arizona and New Mexico and parts of Utah, Nevada, and Colorado entered the Union.

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Although he greatly expanded the United States through war and deals, Polk did not gain popular support of the population due to his enforcement of slavery in these new territories.

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After entering politics, Polk soon befriended Andrew Jackson due to their connection through Polk’s father.

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This long and arduous journey would have lasting effects on Polk’s health, but the family successfully moved to Maury County.

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To the surprise of almost everyone, Polk was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the 1844 election, aided by his friend Andrew Jackson.

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Jackson and much of the Democratic party wanted a candidate who stood for expanding the United States through the colonization of more land, and Polk’s platform emphasized just that.

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To the surprise of almost everyone, Polk was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the 1844 election, aided by his friend Andrew Jackson.

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In 1806, Polk’s family decided to relocate to Tennessee to start a plantation.