During the 1844 presidential election, who were the candidates, and what was the main issue?

Democrat James K. Polk defeated Whig Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the controversial issues of slavery and the annexation of the Republic of Texas. President John Tyler's pursuit of Texas annexation threatened the unity of both major parties. Annexation would geographically expand American enslavation.

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answer; ///i do believe that the correct answer is (d); ///athens had a small population;

a because i tried to vote with just my college id and the answer was no