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James K. Polk: Manifest Destiny
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About This Video
James K. Polk believed that America was destined to expand west. Did this make him an imperialist or an agent for freedom and opportunity? Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale College, sets the record straight about the 11th President of the United States.
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Standards Met in Ohio
- 8.H.11Grades 8thWestward expansion contributed to economic and industrial development, debates over sectional issues, war with Mexico and the displacement of American Indians.
- AMH.9-12.11.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain how Westward Expansion affected American Indians.
- EFL.9-12.9.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify a good imported to the United States.