0
Under Polk the US gained the states that became California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.
What else can I help you with?
Which war does President Polk refer to in the entry?
President Polk was responsible for the Mexican American War.
Was James K. Polk really in for annexing Texas?
Polk campaigned in favor of annexing Texas; his opponent Clay came out against it. Texas was annexed after Polk was elected but before he took office.
Who was responsible for Polk becoming President?
Andrew Jackson helped James Polk's campaign by speaking on his behalf whenever he could. That might have helped Polk become the President of the United States. James Polk was also a good speaker and the fact that he married Sarah Childress-Polk might also have made a difference in his election.
Was slavery legal while James Polk was president?
Yes. Slavery was legal in the southern states when Polk was president.
How many states in union were there when James K. Polk was president?
There were 27 states when Polk took office as president. (Florida became a state the day before Polk took office but after he was elected.) Texas, Iowa and Wisconsin joined the union while Polk was President, so there were 30 states when he left office,
What state did James K. Polk represent when president?
Polk was active in Tennessee politics when he ran for President.
Who was the 11th president?
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.
Who was the President of the US during the war with Mexico?
James K. Polk (term 1845-1849) was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War.
What years did president Polk serve as your president?
The 11th President of the United States was James K. Polk from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849
Who was11th president of US?
The 11th President of the United States was James Polk. President Polk was in office from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.
What was president Polks first name?
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).
Who was the 11th President of the United States of America?
The 11th President of the United States was James K. Polk (1795-1849). He served as President from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849, and died of cholera only 3 months after leaving office.James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States.
