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Why did president Polk announce the discovery of the gold rush to the rest of nation?
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To continue the nations's westward expansion. Manifest Destiny! Knew it would attract to crowded east coasters to the west where they could try their luck getting rich quick.
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What president was determined to make your nation stretch from ocean to ocean?
james k polk
Who was president to take the nation into a declared war?
jefferson madison polk mckinley wilson fdr
Who preceded president Polk?
John Tyler preceded Polk as US president.
What US president helped the California Gold Rush turn into a massive movement?
There were wild stories in the eastern US about the discovery of gold in California. Despite the publicity, it was faraway and many people were unbelievers. Then, when US president Polk spoke about it in a message to Congress, the unbelievers were now confident about the reality of gold. Therefore, one can give President Polk some credit for the mad rush to get to California.
Who was the president that James Polk replaced?
Polk succeeded John Tyler as President.
How old was James. k Polk when he became president?
James K. Polk was 49 when he became president.
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.
Which war does President Polk refer to in the entry?
President Polk was responsible for the Mexican American War.
Who was president after james polk?
Zachary Taylor was next after Polk.
What is president Polk's full name?
James Knox Polk.
What president annexed Texas?
Grover Cleveland pg.603 of "The American People Creating A Nation & A Society Volume Two Since 1865
Who was president of the US during the Mexican American war?
U.S President James K. Polk.
