President James Polk

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1. What year was James Polk born? 1795 1784 1801 1803

2. Which president was Polk? 10th 11th 13th 8th

3. What occupation did Polk have before he was elected president? Writer Doctor Lawyer Schoolteacher

4. What happened to the Liberty Bell during Polk's term? It cracked It was stolen None of these It was photographed for the first time

5. Of what political party was Polk? Republican Sneezer Whig Democratic

6. What year was Polk elected to office? 1852 1840 1844 1836

7. Who was Polk's vice president? Henry Clay George M. Dallas James Buchanan Zachary Taylor

8. How far did Polk extend the nation's boundaries? To the shores of the Pacific He didn't extend them 50 miles north One hundred miles to the west

9. What important event occured in California during Polk's term? Gold was discovered Slavery was abolished The San Francisco 49'ers were created Someone sneezed 100 times in a row

10. What was James Polk's middle name? Answer: (One Word)