James K. Polk: A Clear and Unquestionable Destiny (Biographies in American Foreign Policy)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0842026479 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Polk was only 49 years old-at that time the youngest president ever to be elected. He faced a conflicted nation on the verge of tremendous territorial expansion. When he was elected President in 1845, James K. Polk: A Clear and Unquestionable Destiny shows that they were far more complex than the moral crusade that had been labeled 'Manifest Destiny.' Southern planters wanted to protect their 'peculiar institution' of slavery by adding new territories from which slave states would be carved. Commercial interests feared that war with England over any of these territories would adversely impact upon the nation's trade. James K. territory will be of interest to students studying United States history, foreign policy, and the massive territorial expansion in the 1840s known as Manifest Destiny.. This fascinating biography of our eleventh president and his successful efforts for expansion of U.
In four years, his administration set the path toward American empire by acquiring Texas, Oregon, California, and the Southwest, thereby spreading republican ideals as well as enhancing the nation's commercial capacity and securing its continental borders. history. (Don M. (Anna Kasten Nelson, distinguished historian in residence, American University)Thomas M. Leonard provides handy summaries of each expansionist movement and a concise critical assessment of Polk's tactics and policies in accomplishing his programs. (Kinley Brauer, University of Minnesota)An excellent blend of political biography of Polk and topical discussion of the majo
Leonard is distinguished professor and director of the International Studies Program at the University of North Florida. . Thomas M