James K. Polk
Polk's political party.
What is the Democratic Party?
Though he was born during George Washington’s presidency, Tyler still has this family member alive today.
What is a grandson?
The one who Americans believed gave them their Manifest Destiny.
Who is God?
This young Whig representative from Illinois gave the "Spot Resolutions".
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This famous feline, known for being lazy and hating Mondays, is often seen with a lasagna.
Who is Garfield?
Polk said he had no interest in seeking this.
What is a second term as president?
The political party that Tyler was expelled from.
What is the Whig Party?
This term refers to the formal addition of territory to an existing country.
What is annexation?
This is something you should always remember.
What is The Alamo?
This artist, known for his "Starry Night" painting, suffered from mental health issues and famously cut off part of his own ear.
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
Polk accused this country of shedding "American blood on American soil".
What is Mexico?
Only John Tyler and this person have served as president without an affiliation with a political party.
Who is George Washington?
A dispute over the San Juan Islands led to this conflict between the United States and Britain.
What is the Pig War?
When trying to retrieve a cannon from Texas, this is the response Mexico got.
What is "Come and take it"?
This artist took home a Grammy for "Best New Artist", and is known for her hit songs such as "Pink Pony Club".
Who is Chappell Roan?
Polk handed this politician their third loss in a presidential election in 1844.
Who is Henry Clay?
The president who died in order for Tyler to ascend to the presidency.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
This slogan was used by Polk and the Democratic Party to express their desire for the Oregon Territory.
What is 54 40 or Fight?
This 1853 agreement between the United States and Mexico resulted in the purchase of land that would later become part of southern Arizona and New Mexico.
What is the Gadsden Purchase?
The first element on the periodic table.
What is hydrogen?
James K. Polk was considered this type of candidate in the 1844 election, as he was relatively unknown before winning the Democratic nomination.
What is a dark horse?
Tyler's third secretary of state.
Who is John C. Calhoun?
The man who first coined the phrase "Manifest Destiny".
Who is John O'Sullivan?
Lincoln was given this nickname by his political opponents because of his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
What is Spotty Lincoln?
The current host of Jeopardy today.
Who is Ken Jennings?