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What did a battle near Texas allow Polk to do?
Five months after Texas was granted statehood, a Mexican attack on US troops (and a US fort) allowed Polk to go to war with Mexico. Congress declared war on May 13, 1846.
Who was the US-president whose speech sparked the gold rush?
James A. Polk was the president when the 1849 gold rush near Sacramento CA happened.
Were was the Battle of the Alamo?
Near present day San Antonio, Texas.
Where is James K Polk's grave?
Polk is buried in a tomb on the grounds of Tennessee State Capitol Building in Nashville, Tennessee. His wife, Sarah Childress Polk, survived the President by 42 years. Both were originaly buried in the yard of their Nashville home but were moved when the house was torn down.
Battle of Resaca de la Palma where did battle take place?
Near present day Brownsville, Texas.
President Polk's claim that American blood had been shed on the American soil referred to news of an armed clash between Mexican and American troops near?
President Polk's claim that American blood had been shed on the American soil referred to news of an armed clash between Mexican and American troops near the Rio Grande.
What is the name of the city president Lyndon Johnson was from?
LBJ was born near Stonewall, Texas
The decisive battle of the Texas Revolution was fought at the Alamo?
No, it was fought along the San Jacinto River, near its mouth, on April 21, 1836 and saw the decisive defeat of the Mexican Army and the capture of the Mexican President, Gen. Santa Anna, who agreed to recognize the Independence of Texas.
Was the battle of san jacinto in the coastal plains?
Yes, this decisive battle of the Texas Revolution was fought on the coastal plains southeast of Houston, near LaPorte.
What battle is most responsible for winning Texas its freedom from Mexico took place?
The decisive battle for Texas independence from Mexico was the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. It ended with General Santa Anna of Mexico surrendering to General Sam Houston.
Where did James K. Polk get married?
Polk married Sarah Childress at the bride's home near Murfreesboro, Tennessee on January 1, 1824.
What president was born near Stonewall Texas?
Barack Obama hope you get it right because i did
