Who is described as 'the least known consequential president' in the video?

James K. Polk's Presidency Insights

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Martin Van Buren
Ulysses S. Grant
James K. Polk
Andrew Jackson
2.
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What was James K. Polk's initial political ambition before becoming President?
To become a Senator
To become Vice President
To become Secretary of State
To become a Supreme Court Justice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which territories did Polk aim to acquire during his presidency?
Texas and Florida
Oregon and Alaska
Texas, Oregon, and California
Hawaii and Puerto Rico
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Oregon territory dispute under Polk's administration?
The dispute was unresolved
Britain retained full control
The territory was split at the 49th parallel
America gained the entire territory
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What triggered the Mexican-American War according to the video?
A trade disagreement
A direct declaration of war by America
A border dispute involving the Rio Grande
An attack on American soil by Mexican forces
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Polk's administration handle the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories?
By allowing each territory to decide independently
By maintaining a balance between slave and free states
By abolishing slavery in all new territories
By enforcing the Missouri Compromise strictly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Polk's stance on slavery as mentioned in the video?
He had no opinion on slavery
He supported the expansion of slavery
He was a slave-owner but planned to free his slaves
He was a staunch abolitionist
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