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How much did Oregon cost?

Lewis and Clark explored parts of Oregon as part of the Louisiana Territory. In 1846 under President James K. Polk the U.S. signed a treaty with Britain that gave the U.S. possession of the Oregon territory.


How much children did James K. Polk have?

none


What policies did James k. Polk support when he was president?

President James Polk was a democrat and an expansionist, meaning he believed in the expansion of the American border. in fact, one of Polk's slogans was "54 40' or fight", meaning that he would fight in order to get the American Northwestern border extended too the 54 40' latitude. he also wanted the immediate annexation of Texas. Polk also supported and signed the Oregon Treaty with Great Britain, peacefully giving the US Oregon, Washington. and parts of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. Additionally, he, unlike much of America, supported the Mexican-American war. Since Polk was a Democrat, and Democrats had a lot of supporters in the South, President Polk was pretty much guaranteed to support slavery as well.


Which area had its border set at the 49th parallel Polk and Britain in 1849?

The area that had its border set at the 49th parallel by President Polk and Britain in 1849 is Oregon.


When James K. Polk was president how much salary did he earn?

The salary for the President was $25,000 per year when Polk was in the office.


What did Polk do to avoid war?

Polk had a good reason for avoiding war with britain over Oregon. By 1846, he had so much bigger troubles brewing with Mexico over Texas..........


What was James Polk's education?

James Polk was homeschooled for much of his life. He started his university education at a school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He transferred after a year to the University of North Carolina, where he graduated from.


Did James k Polk die from poop?

Yup. He died from chronic diarrhea. So he pretty much died from pooping to much.


How much did the US increase its land size during President James K. Polk's administration?

From California to Texas, and the Oregon territory up the the 49th parallel.


What is James K. Polk's later years like?

Polk died about three months after he left office. He took a trip to the South and lived in his new house. He was sick much of the time.


How much is a James K. Polk gold dollar worth?

$1. It is common and is not made of gold but rather brass.


How much is a James Polk 1845 1849 coin worth?

If you got it from a bank or in change, it's just a dollar.