James K. Polk’s Presidency

James K. Polk served as the 10th President of the United States.

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The annexation of Texas occurred in 1845 during Polk’s presidency.

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The Oregon Treaty was signed with France.

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War. (T/F)

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Polk is often called the "Champion of Manifest Destiny."

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Mexico ceded land to the U.S. for $50 million under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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The U.S. gained California, Nevada, and Arizona as a result of Polk’s presidency.

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The Mexican-American War lasted from 1846 to 1848.

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.

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Polk’s presidency did not impact U.S. territorial growth.

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