
James K. Polk: Key Facts and Contributions

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was James K. Polk born?
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Sarah Childress's role in Polk's political career?
She was not involved
She opposed his political ambitions
She managed his law office
She supported and helped him climb the political ladder
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unusual about Polk's presidential campaign promise?
He promised to serve two terms
He promised to abolish slavery
He promised to increase taxes
He promised to be a one-term president
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which territory did Polk negotiate with Great Britain?
Oregon Territory
Louisiana Territory
Alaska
Florida
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the major outcomes of the Mexican-American War during Polk's presidency?
Annexation of Hawaii
Acquisition of Alaska
Acquisition of California and other territories
Loss of Texas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Polk's presidency contribute to the concept of Manifest Destiny?
By acquiring territories from Mexico
By reducing taxes
By establishing trade with Europe
By abolishing slavery
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Polk's age when he became the youngest president at the time?
45 years old
49 years old
55 years old
50 years old
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