James K. Polk as POTUS Quiz

What was one of James K. Polk's primary objectives as President?

• Abolishing slavery

• Annexing Texas

• Expanding trade with Europe

• Reducing taxes

Which campaign slogan was associated with James K. Polk's pursuit of territorial gains in the Oregon Country?

• Manifest Destiny or Bust

• 54-40 or Fight

• Oregon Territory, Our Destiny

• Westward Expansion for All

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico gained control of Texas

• Both countries agreed to a shared border in the Southwest

• The United States gained California and New Mexico

• The United States recognized Mexican independence

Which treaty concluded the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Gadsden

What was the southern border of Texas recognized as in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Sabine River

What was the main criticism of James K. Polk's expansionist agenda?

• Excessive taxation on the American people

• Failure to negotiate peaceful resolutions

• Unjustified aggression towards Mexico

• Lack of support for territorial expansion

Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States during James K. Polk's presidency?

• California

• Arizona

• Alaska

• New Mexico

What was the belief associated with James K. Polk's presidency and territorial expansion?

• Manifest Destiny

• Imperialism

• Divine Right

• Isolationism

Who was one of the prominent figures that criticized James K. Polk's expansionist goals?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the desired northern boundary of the Oregon Territory according to James K. Polk's campaign slogan?

• 42nd parallel

• 38th parallel

• 54th parallel

• 49th parallel