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President James K. Polk

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President James K Polk game quiz
"Polk was the 11th President of the US and is credited with greatly expanding her borders."

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1. What US President was considered James K. Polk's mentor?
    Martin Van Buren
    Andrew Jackson
    John Quincy Adams
    Thomas Jefferson


2. What perennial presidential candidate did James K. Polk defeat in the election of 1844 to become the 11th President of United Stated?
    Herman Melville
    Wendell Wilkie
    William Webster
    Henry Clay


3. Which of these states was NOT admitted to the union during the James K. Polk administration?
    Texas
    Oregon
    Iowa
    Wisconsin


4. During his administration, James K. Polk sought control of the Oregon territory. With what country did the United States negotiate in order to obtain this area?
    Canada
    Mexico
    France
    Great Britain


5. What slogan became popular during the Polk administration's attempts to expand the boundaries of the United States?
    Remember the Alamo
    Go West Young Man
    Who is James K. Polk?
    Fifty-four, Forty or Fight


6. Which of these was NOT a reason given by James K. Polk for declaring war on Mexico in 1846?
    Mexico's refusal to pay money owed to American merchants
    Polk's desire to obtain California and New Mexico
    Polk's desire to overthrow Mexican dictator Santa Anna
    Polk's desire to establish Texas' border at the Rio Grande River


7. During the election of 1844 what pledge did James K. Polk make to help him get elected?
    He promised to make Texas a non-slave holding state
    He promised to end the Mexican War
    He promised to pick a member of the Whig party as his running mate
    He promised not to run for a second term


8. What future US President was one of James K. Polk's most vocal critics publicly condemning the war and accusing Polk of unconstitutionally starting the Mexican War?
    James Buchanan
    Abraham Lincoln
    Woodrow Wilson
    Millard Fillmore


9. Shortly after returning to Tennessee what happened to James K. Polk?
    He became minister to Mexico
    He was elected governor
    He died, probably from cholera
    He became a railroad tycoon, making millions


10. James K. Polk was initially entombed at his home. However, where were his remains moved to in 1893?
    The grounds of the Tennessee state capitol
    Rio Grande National Cemetery
    The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson
    They were stolen and never found


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Compiled Jun 28 12