Presidents James K. Polk (D) (1845-1849) (jan 1, 1845 – jan 14, 1849)
Description:
1.Jacksonian Democrat2.slave owner
3.expansionist
Agenda:
1.Independent national treasury
2.Lower tariffs
3.Oregon---“54’ 40 or Fight!” and 49th Parallel
4.California
Mexican-American War (1848)
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Date:
jan 1, 1845
jan 14, 1849
~ 4 years