Scenarios about 'james k. polk'
James K. Polk served as the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), known for his expansionist policies and fulfillment of "Manifest Destiny." His administration successfully annexed Texas, acquired the Oregon Territory through negotiation with Britain, and obtained the Mexican Cession following the Mexican-American War, adding more than a million square miles to U.S. territory and substantially shaping North American geopolitical boundaries.
What If The Mexican-American War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where diplomatic solutions prevailed between the United States and Mexico in the 1840s, preventing a conflict that reshaped North America's boundaries and redirecting both nations' trajectories.
What If The Oregon Territory Became British?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Oregon Territory boundary dispute ended with Britain securing the entire region, reshaping North America's political landscape and creating a significantly larger British presence on the Pacific coast.