President James K. Polk
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
BASIC INFORMATION
- Born November 2, 1975 in Pineville, NC
- Died June 15, 1849 in Nashville, TN
- Home state is Mecklenburg, North Carolina
- 9th Governor of United States
- 1812- joined Tennessee militia, captain & colonel
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ELECTION
- James K. Polk was elected in May 27, 1844
- In office March 4, 1845
- He was a Democrat
- Defeated many, mainly Clay & Birney
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EVENTS
- Since 1818 the U.K and U.S controlled Oregon
- U.S suggested to settle it on 49th parallel; rejected both times
- Polk broke off negotiation and said "54-40 or fight!"
- Made Oregon Treaty
- 1846 divided Oregon Country along 49th parallel
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Achieved Manifest Destiny
- Ended Texas-Mexico border conflict
- Added land that would become future U.S
- (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah)
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INTERESTING FACTS
- Only lived 3 months after leaving office
- Youngest President at the time
- Graduated in 1818 from University of North Carolina
- Became good friends with Andrew Jackson
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