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John Tyler "Whig Pres. 1841-45: estab. power of VP to succeed Pres., vetoed nat'l bank, Clay led resignation of most of his Cabinet; 1842 Tyler vetoed tariff, House sought impeachment, then 1st override of veto by Cong."

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~~Webster-Ashburton Treaty "1842: US-Canada settles their border, as Am. Webster agrees with Brit. minister Ashburton re: boundary"~~

James Polk "Dem. Pres. 1844: ""dark horse"" nomination; loyal to Jackson; settled Oregon dispute, reduced tariffs; reestablished independ. treasury; fought War with Mexico; defeated Clay by supporting Texas annexation"

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~~Manifest Destiny 1845: expansion of the U.S. to include all territory westward to the Pacific Ocean is considered inevitable~~

Texas enters Union Dec.1845 became State as Polk enforced agt between Tyler and Congress; boundary dispute causes war

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