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The Mexican War took place while Polk was President. Polk asked Congress for a declaration of war with Mexico so you might say he started it. Polk also ended the war.

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What did James K. Polk acommplish?

James K. Polk added the Oregon Territory and Texas to the United States


How did James K. Polk feel about annexing Oregon and whats his campaign slogan?

The slogan of the campaign was not disavow by Polk. Polk pledged to settle the boundary of Oregon Territory with Britain.


Which president annexed Oregon and ca?

James K. Polk


Who was the President during the time of the Oregon Trail?

James K. Polk was President during time of the Oregon Trail. After signing contracts and buying land from the Brits and American Indians, he completed the continental U.S. From there people started moving west. By the way, I am eleven, no lie, and I can answer this, smart people.


Did James K. Polk get Oregon?

The northern boundary of the Oregon territory was settled by a treaty with Britain while Polk was president. He settled for less that the 54-40 he had campaigned for.


What were President James K. Polk's objectives in Oregon?

Division at the 49th parallel


Which two states did James K. Polk annex into the US?

Oregon and Texas.


What role did President James Polk have in acquiring Oregon as part of the US?

President Polk sent troops to Mexico to seize the Oregon Territory, which began the Mexican War that the U.S. ultimately won to acquire Oregon.


Which president said 'Reannexation of Texas and reoccupation of Oregon'?

the answer is James k. Polk. or at least that's what it said on Google. the answer is James k. Polk. or at least that's what it said on Google.


What war was James Polk involved with?

Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico and was President during its duration.


Who did the us president James Polk send to negotiate the problem of the Oregon border?

Secretary of State James Buchanan negotiated the treaty that set the boundary of the Oregon territory.


What treaty did James K. Polk sign with Britain in 1846?

This was the Oregon Treaty which established the boundary between the Oregon Territory and Canada.