James K. Polk Trivia Quiz:11th President of the US

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James K. Polk Trivia Quiz:11th President of the US


James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He was a Democrat and was known for his strong belief in Manifest Destiny, which led to the Mexican-American War and the annexation of Texas. He also oversaw the acquisition of the Oregon Territory and the establishment of the Department of the Interior. He did not seek reelection and died shortly after leaving office.

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Which war did Polk refer to as "a necessary and unavoidable" conflict?

  • The War of 1812

  • The Mexican-American War

  • The Spanish-American War

  • The American Civil War

Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union during Polk's presidency?

  • Oregon

  • California

  • Texas

  • Hawaii

Which treaty signed during Polk's presidency ended the Mexican-American War?

  • Treaty of Paris

  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  • Treaty of Berlin

  • Treaty of Versailles

Which political party did James K. Polk belong to?

  • Federalist Party

  • Whig Party

  • Democratic Party

  • Republican Party

What was James K. Polk's nickname?

  • Old Rough and Ready

  • The Great Emancipator

  • Young Hickory

  • Tippecanoe

How many terms did James K. Polk serve as President of the United States?

  • 1

  •  2

  •  3

  • 4

What was James K. Polk's stance on the issue of slavery?

  • He was a strong abolitionist

  • He supported the expansion of slavery

  • He was neutral on the issue

  • He opposed the spread of slavery to new states and territories

In which year was James K. Polk inaugurated as the 11th President of the United States?

  • 1845

  • 1846

  • 1848

  • 1850

Who was James K. Polk's vice president?

  • John Tyler

  • Martin Van Buren

  • George M. Dallas

  • Millard Fillmore

Which major infrastructure project was completed during Polk's presidency?

  • The Transcontinental Railroad

  • The Erie Canal

  • The Panama Canal

  • The Oregon Trail

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