James K. Polk Research Paper
The life of James K. Polk
Name:
James Knox Polk
Place of birth and date:
Pineville, North Carolina
November 2, 1795
Family Background:
Mother- Jane Polk
Father- Samuel Polk
Had a younger brother and two younger sisters.
His schooling had been minimal at a young age, in large part because of his poor health. In time, his chronic abdominal pains had been diagnosed as urinary stones. James’ father sent him to Philadelphia in the fall of 1812, to receive care from Dr. Philip Syng, later titled “The Father of American Surgery.”
After having critical surgery, Polk turned down an opportunity in the mercantile business to get a proper education. In January 1816, following his twentieth birthday, …show more content…
But, it is also said by Democrats that Polk was, “the candidate who stood for expansion.” At first, many, especially by those in Congress or his own party, questioned the wisdom of Polk’s major policies. In early 1846, the people of Congress and the people of the nation were agitated with the Oregon territory in question. In response, “Mr. Polk set up the claim for the whole of the territory. This met a warm response from his political friends.” As his presidency progressed, he received the support of many. Before and throughout Polk’s presidency, he always had support from his loyal friend, Andrew …show more content…
A good president follows through with the promises made, during his campaigning, to better the society. James Knox Polk was an excellent president. Polk was successful while taking the role as president by fulfilling the promises he made. He promised expansion, which he was successful with. He promised to revive the Independent Treasury while also lowering tariffs, which he accomplished as well. But most importantly, Polk was successful in bettering his nation even when he did not always have a great amount of
Name:
James Knox Polk
Place of birth and date:
Pineville, North Carolina
November 2, 1795
Family Background:
Mother- Jane Polk
Father- Samuel Polk
Had a younger brother and two younger sisters.
His schooling had been minimal at a young age, in large part because of his poor health. In time, his chronic abdominal pains had been diagnosed as urinary stones. James’ father sent him to Philadelphia in the fall of 1812, to receive care from Dr. Philip Syng, later titled “The Father of American Surgery.”
After having critical surgery, Polk turned down an opportunity in the mercantile business to get a proper education. In January 1816, following his twentieth birthday, …show more content…
But, it is also said by Democrats that Polk was, “the candidate who stood for expansion.” At first, many, especially by those in Congress or his own party, questioned the wisdom of Polk’s major policies. In early 1846, the people of Congress and the people of the nation were agitated with the Oregon territory in question. In response, “Mr. Polk set up the claim for the whole of the territory. This met a warm response from his political friends.” As his presidency progressed, he received the support of many. Before and throughout Polk’s presidency, he always had support from his loyal friend, Andrew …show more content…
A good president follows through with the promises made, during his campaigning, to better the society. James Knox Polk was an excellent president. Polk was successful while taking the role as president by fulfilling the promises he made. He promised expansion, which he was successful with. He promised to revive the Independent Treasury while also lowering tariffs, which he accomplished as well. But most importantly, Polk was successful in bettering his nation even when he did not always have a great amount of