New States

Admission to the Union

 * In 1844 Florida was admitted as a state.Us_exploration_1835.jpg
 * In 1845 Wisconsin and Iowa were admitted as states.
 * In 1846 Minnesota and Texas were admitted as states.

Settlement

 * In Polk's second term, further migration to the west was encouraged.
 * The west was seen as a new land of promise.
 * Land was guaranteed, and many settlers headed out west in search of a new life.
 * Polk's term would come to an end, and in 1848 another election was held.

Election of 1848
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 * In the wake of Polk's success, the Democratic party would score another victory in the election of 1848.
 * Lewis Cass was elected President with 60% of the popular vote.