James Polk Trivia Quiz

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James Polk

Answer 7 trivia questions on the popular Democrat president of the 1800s.

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With what country did James Polk wage a major war starting in 1846, with victory earning possessions that almost doubled the size of the United States?

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James Polk is the only U.S. president to have held what position?

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James Polk was given what nickname due to his admiration, loyalty, and similar policies to Andrew Jackson?

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What was the term representing the 19th century belief of James Polk and others that American expansion of the continent was both justified and inevitable, largely motivated as spreading Christianity?

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As a hater of paper money, James Polk re-established an independent Treasury from the banking system that remained intact until 1913, when it was replaced by what?

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James Polk was a relatively unknown candidate when he was elected, giving birth to what new term for a long shot candidate, now used often in elections and sports?

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What university did James Polk graduate first in his class? [Hint: it was the same college attended by Michael Jordan]

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