I. James Knox Polk A. Born - November 2nd, 1795 B. Died - June 15th, 1875 II. Education A. Graduated from the University of North Carolina (1818) B. Studied law with Felix Gundy, who was a delegate to the ... in Tennessee (1820) B. State Legislator of Tennessee (1823-1825) C. U.S. Representative (1825-1839) D. Speaker of the House (1835-1839) E. Governor of Tennessee (1839-1841) IV. Term of Presidency A. 1845-1849 V. Important issues of the election A. The re-annexation of Texas B. Threatening war with Great Britain over the Oregon Boundary VI. Major Opposition ... of the election A. Henry ...

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