James K. Polk & Compromise of 1850

Answer both of the following questions. Do not combine the questions into one essay. They are separate questions. The questions have equal value.

1. Huge areas of North America were added to the United States during the administration of President James K. Polk.

A. What were these areas? (states included in the territories)

B. From which nations were these areas acquired?

C. How were they acquired, purchase, war, treaty, etc.? Give details here, not one word answers.

2. Describe the Compromise of 1850.

A. List the major sections of the Compromise.

B. Who (northerners or southerners, Whigs or Democrats) supported each section?

C. What was the political coalition that was responsible for the bill’s passage?

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