Video: James Polk and American Expansion

John C. Fremont was hired to map a safe route to this territory.

• Oregon

• California

• Flordia

• Louisiana

Kit Carson left home for good by this age to look for adventure.

True or False: Fremont and Carson died of dysentery before reaching the Oregon territory.

• True

• False

Who was James Polk's mentor?

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

• John Tyler

• Martin Van Buren

How does James Polk help fulfil one of Andrew Jackson's dreams?

• He Annexes Texas Into The United States

• He Buys The Louisiana Territory From France

• He Buys The Oregon Territory From Great Britain

According to the video, every President since Jefferson wanted California for what reason?

• Access to Pacific Trade

• A Suitable Climate For Growing Cotton

• Gold and Silver Mining

Who did Freemont demand come with him on his journey to California?

• Kit Carson

• Carson Daly

• Kit Harrington

• Jack Carson

What was John Fremont's real mission when he was sent by Polk to California?

• To Map Out The Area For The American Military

• To Convince American Settlers In California To Rebel Against The Mexican Government

• To Sign Trade Agreements With Mexican Farmers

True or False: The Mexican government allowed Americans to settle land in California, but not to own it.

• True

• False

Polk wanted war with Mexico, but knew Congress would not approve unless

• America Was Attacked First

• Mexico Declared War First

• Polk Could Increase The Size Of The American Army