FAQ About James K. Polk
What was the significance of the Mexican-American War during Polk's presidency?
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), initiated under Polk's leadership, was significant as it led to the vast expansion of U.S. territory. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo concluded the war, transferring over 500,000 square miles of land, including present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, from Mexico to the United States.
