What was one of the major achievements of James K. Polk's presidency?

James K. Polk's Presidency Overview

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Abolishing slavery
Ending the Civil War
Expanding U.S. territory by more than one-third
Establishing the United Nations
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Where was James K. Polk born?
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Columbia, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Richmond, Virginia
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Who was James K. Polk's political mentor?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Martin Van Buren
Henry Clay
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What nickname did James K. Polk earn due to his association with Andrew Jackson?
The Little Giant
The Great Compromiser
Young Hickory
Old Hickory
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In which year did James K. Polk become the Democratic nominee for President?
1840
1844
1848
1852
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Who was James K. Polk's opponent in the 1844 presidential election?
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
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What was one of the key goals of Polk's presidency?
To establish a national healthcare system
To secure the Oregon Territory
To end the Mexican-American War
To abolish the national banking system
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