33: Mexican-American War (Part 1): From the Nueces River to the Rio Grande
History That Doesn't Suck
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Background and Annexation
This chapter provides background information about James Polk, the 11th President of the United States, and his journey to the White House. It discusses his association with Andrew Jackson, his nickname 'Young Hickory,' and his austere pro-manifest destiny Democratic views. It also highlights the annexation of Texas and the land dispute between Texas and Mexico, which eventually leads to the Mexican-American War.
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