James K. Polk’s Presidency

Why is James K Polk referred to as a “dark horse’ candidate?

He was called the dark horse because he was not expected to beat his opponent.

Name 3 causes of the Mexican-American War

US annexation of TexasSouthern boundary line disputeMexico refused the purchase offer

What action directly led to the start of the Mexican-American War

When President Polk sent Zachary Taylor to defend the disputed border

How would you compare the ideas of the people who were for the war and those who were against it?

Everyone agreed that the land was not the US’. Some wanted to gain it for farm land use, Lincoln and others said it was not American soil so we should not fight.

What was the Wilmot Proviso? Did it ever take effect?

It was a proposal to ban slavery in any lands that the US might acquire from Mexico.

It never took affect.

What was the Bear Flag Rebellion?

It was where settlers in Texas began a revolt against Mexico.

What 2 things is John C Fremont known for?

He mapped the Oregon Trail.He took command of the Bear flag

Rebellion

What 2 Generals were responsible for us winning the Mexican-American War?

General Zachary TaylorGeneral Winfred Scott

What Treaty formally ended the war? Did Polk accomplish his presidential goals?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war.

Polk did accomplish his goals.

What was the Gadsden Purchase and what was its purpose?

It extended the boundaries of New Mexico and Arizona.

Its purpose was to be able to build a transcontinental railroad.

How did James K. Polk help America to recognize our Manifest Destiny?

He stretched our boundaries from “sea to shining sea”.