John. C. Calhoun

Calhoun Doctrine (Theory of Nullification)

doctrine of judicial review

Proclamation on Nullification (1832)

Force Bill

Andrew Jackson

1836 Presidential Election

Democratic Party

Martin Van Buren (D)

Whig Party

Second American Party System

Mexico

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Texas

The Alamo

Sam Houston

Lone Star Republic

Rio Grande River

1840 Presidential Election

William Henry Harrison (W)

John Tyler (W)

1844 Presidential Election

War Democrats

James K. Polk (D)

Henry Clay (W)

Mexican-American War 1846-1848

“Mexico will poison us.”

“Bear Flag Revolt”