James K. Polk
By: Hans Landgrebe

James K. Polk's early life

• Born in Meckleburg,NC in Nov. 2 1795
• Dad: Samuel Polk Occupation: Slave Owner Mother: Jane k. Polk

James k. polk's education

• Studied at University of North Carolina
• Studied Law

James K. polk's career before president

• Worked as a Lawyer
• Andrew Jackson's strongest supporte

James k. polk's family

• Married Sarah Childress Polk
• Had no children

reasons for running president

• He supported westward expansion
• He wasn't expected to win the election.
• Married a well educated 1st lady

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• Was president from March 4, 1845 to 1849
• Democratic