Biography of James K. Polk, 11th US President

Account of James K. Polk, eleventh US President James K. Polk was president during the Mexican American War and the period of Manifest Destiny. Study the eleventh leader of the United States. James K. Polks Childhood and Education James K. Polk was conceived on November 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He moved with his family at ten years old to Tennessee. He was a wiped out youth who experienced gallstones. Polk didn't start his proper instruction until 1813 at 18 years old. By 1816, he entered the University of North Carolina and graduated with distinction in 1818. He chose to enter governmental issues and furthermore was admitted to the bar. Family Ties Polks father was Samuel, a grower and landowner who was likewise a companion of Andrew Jackson. His mom was Jane Knox. They had been hitched on Christmas Day in 1794. His mom was a firm Presbyterian. He had five siblings and four sisters, huge numbers of whom passed on youthful. On January 1, 1824, Polk wedded Sarah Childress. She wasâ well-taught and rich. While first woman, she prohibited moving and alcohol from the White House. Together, they had no youngsters. James K. Polks Career Before the Presidency Polk had concentrated on legislative issues as long as he can remember. He was an individual from the Tennessee House of Representatives (1823-25). From 1825-39, he was an individual from the U.S. Place of Representatives including filling in as its speaker from 1835-39. He was an incredible partner and supporter of Andrew Jackson. From 1839-41, Polk became Governor of Tennessee. Turning out to be President In 1844, the Democrats were making some troublesome memories getting the important 2/3 of the vote to assign a competitor. On the ninth polling form, James K. Polk who had just been considered as a Vice Presidential applicant was named. He was the main dull pony candidate. He was contradicted by Whig competitor Henry Clay. The battle revolved around the possibility of extension of Texas which Polk bolstered and Clay restricted. Polk got half of the well known vote and won 170 out of 275 discretionary votes. Occasions and Accomplishments as President James K. Polksâ time in office was significant. In 1846, he consented to fix the limit of the Oregon region at the 49th equal. Incredible Britain and the United States differ about who asserted the region. The Oregon Treaty implied that Washington and Oregon would be a domain of the U.S. furthermore, Vancouver would have a place with Great Britain. Quite a bit of Polks time in office was taken up with the Mexican Warâ which endured from 1846-1848. The addition of Texas which had occurred toward the end of John Tylers time in office hurt relations among Mexico and America. Further, the outskirt between the two nations was as yet questioned. The U.S. felt that the outskirt ought to be set at the Rio Grande River. At the point when Mexico would not concur, Polk arranged for war. He requested General Zachary Taylorâ to the territory. In April 1846, Mexican soldiers terminated on the U.S. troops in the zone. Polk utilized this to push forward a Declaration of War against Mexico. In February 1847, Taylor had the option to vanquish the Mexican armed force drove by Santa Anna. By March 1847, U.S. troops involved Mexico City. Simultaneously in January 1847, Mexican soldiers were vanquished in California. In February 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgoâ was signedâ ending the war. By this arrangement, the fringe was fixed at the Rio Grande. By this implies, the U.S. picked up California and Nevada among other present-day regions adding up to more than 500,000 square miles of land. In return, the U.S. consented to pay Mexico $15 million for the region. This understanding decreased the size of Mexico to half of its previous size. Post Presidential Period Polk had declared before taking office that he would not look for a subsequent term. He retired toward the finish of his term. In any case, he didn't live much past that date. He kicked the bucket just three months after the fact, potentially from Cholera. Authentic Significance After Thomas Jefferson, James K. Polk expanded the size of the United States more than some other president through the procurement of California and New Mexico because of the Mexican-American War. He additionally guaranteed Oregon Territory after a settlement with England. He was a key figure in Manifest Destiny. He was additionally an incredibly viable pioneer during the Mexican-American War. He is viewed as the best one-term president.