The annexation of Texas was the main issue of the election of 1844.
The biggest issue in 1844 was whether to annex Texas.
James K. Polk. He was seen as an expansionist candidate.
The annexation of Texas
issues involved the treatment of blacks, like passing anti-lynching, anti-poll, and other civil-rights bills. Truman would later adopt a strong civil rights plank for his campaign in order to gain...