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James K. Polk family background?
I believe that on his fathers side they came from Scottland
How did president Polk start a war with Mexico without really starting it?
President Polk asked Congress for the declaration of war after Mexican soldiers shot US soldiers in the disputed region between Mexico and the State of Texas. Each side accused the other of invading their country.
How is James Buchanan Duke related to President James Buchanan?
The are cousins by james'mothers side of the family
What were the successes and failures of James K Polk's administration?
1. James K. Polk is a much underrated president who fulfilled all of his campaign promises to an extent. He was a major benefactor to the nation, especially in land gain. This includes the Annexation of Texas, lands gained from the Mexican-American War, Oregon Territory and even tried to buy Cuba from Spain. The Mexican-American War was a huge success to his administration, with quick victories the more superior American army led the largest seaborne invasion and marched into and sacked Mexico City. Polk on the domestic side reduced tariffs and reestablished the Independent Treasury System. Every President has cons to his term and Polk did not receive the "54-40 parallel as intended but instead got the "49th. Polk was an advocate of slavery and was ridiculed for it yet in one term he completed a lot more good than harm.
What Presidents of the US born in NC?
Two Presidents have been born in NC - James K Polk and Andrew Johnson. Andrew Jackson is also sometimes claimed as an NC native, but is generally thought to have been born on the SC side of the state line.
What side of the house chambers do the democrats sit facing the president?
They sit on the right side facing the podium
Who lead the American side in the Mexican American War?
First General Zachary Taylor, later General Winfield Scott. (The change is partly explained by the fact that President Polk, a Democrat, feared that one of these popular generals would be nominated by the Whig Party and elected President.)
Which President said 'Sir my concern is not whether God is on our side my greatest concern is to be on God's side for God is always right'?
Abraham Lincoln.
What are South Sudan role of citizens?
People were mostly restricted of their rights. Their purpose was to do what the president wants them to do, so they only had a right to vote for the president's side
What land did James Madison expand as president?
He expanded the land of America by buying the whole west side of the US. He loved the US.
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's birth mark?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt had a Birthmark on the right side of his stomach, and a mole under his right nipple.
How did president James Plok resolve the dispute between the US and great Britain over Oregon country?
weel am on his side whatever he said
