James Knox Polk was born in North Carolina ... The Mexican-American War, sometimes called “Mister Polk’s War,” broke out in 1846, and when the treaty to end the war was signed in 1848 ...

The very next day, James Knox Polk ... purchase. In Polk's single term (he campaigned on the pledge of not seeking re-election), the territory of Texas was annexed, which led to war with Mexico.

Born: November 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina... James K. Polk, the original "dark horse" candidate, laid out his foreign policy and domestic aims early, achieved them in one term ...

James Knox Polk ... democracy. Polk is known for extending the territory of the United States through the Mexican–American War during his presidency, annexing the Republic of Texas, the Oregon ...