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John Tyler was called “His Accidency” because he › was never elected president.› Constantly gave in to the demands of
Congress.› Was voted out of his party.› Annexed Texas without a formal treaty.
was never elected president
Daniel Webster remained on Tyler's cabinet after everyone else resigned because he› was Tyler's personal friend.› Hoped to win the next presidential
nomination.› Was in the middle of negotiations with
Britain.› Supported the Whig party at all costs.
Was in the middle of negotiations with Britain.
What state's borders were settled as a result of negotiations with Britain?› California› Maine› New Mexico› Texas
Maine
Which of the following was not accomplished by James Polk?› Lowering the tariff› acquiring California› annexing Texas› settling the Oregon Question
annexing Texas
Who was perhaps the hardest working president in our nation's history?› William Henry Harrison› James Polk› John Tyler› Zachary Taylor
James Polk
Why was Texas annexed by a joint resolution of Congress rather than a formal treaty?› The president opposed the annexation.› Congress lacked the necessary two-
thirds support required for a treaty.› a joint resolution had more authority
than a treaty.› The Constitution required a joint
resolution in this case.
Congress lacked the necessary two-thirds support required for a treaty.
What do we call a candidate who is largely unknown by the general public? _____________
Dark Horse
What third party arose to protest the admission of Texas as a slave state? ______________
Liberty Party
A) Henry Clay B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty C) James K. Polk D) John Tyler ___ “His Accidency”
D) John Tyler
A) Henry Clay B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty C) James K. Polk D) John Tyler ___ head of the Whig party
A) Henry Clay
A) Henry Clay B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty C) James K. Polk D) John Tyler ___ dark horse president
C) James K. Polk
A) Henry Clay B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty C) James K. Polk D) John Tyler ___ settlement of the Maine
boundary dispute
B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty
True/False ___ James Polk worked so hard during
his presidency that he died within 4 months of leaving office
True