James Polk Quiz

How many terms did James Polk serve as President?

• Four terms

• Two terms

• One term

• Three terms

Who was a close friend and mentor to James Polk?

• Martin Van Buren

• Henry Clay

• Robert Walker

• Andrew Jackson

Which party leader did James Polk beat in the 1844 elections?

• Martin Van Buren

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• George Dallas

What was James Polk's stance on tariff rates?

• Abolish tariff rates

• Favor lowering tariff rates

• Favor increasing tariff rates

• Neutral on tariff rates

Which act did James Polk revive to replace the Second Bank of the United States?

• National Bank Act

• Independent Treasury Act

• Federal Reserve Act

• Bank of America Act

What was the main reason for the Mexican American War?

• Dispute over Texas annexation

• Dispute over Rio Grande border

• Dispute over Oregon

• Dispute over California

Which treaty ended the Mexican American War?

• Oregon Treaty

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Louisiana Purchase Treaty

What territories did the US gain as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Washington, Wyoming, Idaho

• Texas, Colorado, Utah

• New Mexico, Oregon, Colorado

• Arizona, California, Nevada

What promise did James Polk keep during his presidency?

• To lower tariff rates

• To stretch America's lands from coast to coast

• To annex Canada

• To serve two terms

What major consequence arose from the westward expansion during James Polk's presidency?

• Formation of new states

• Escalation of slavery debate

• Decrease in sectional tensions

• Increase in trade with Europe