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19C American Presidents

For Students 6th - 7th
For this American Presidents worksheet, students match the names of 25 Presidents with a phrase that tells something about them. This page begins with number 46 and ends with number 65.
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19c American Presidents

For Students 8th - 11th
In this American Presidents review worksheet, students match the 21 former Presidents listed to the appropriate descriptions.
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American Presidents

For Students 5th - 11th
In this American presidents activity, students match the descriptions of 25 presidents to the appropriate listed presidents' names.
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American Presidents

For Students 8th
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Other

James K. Polk Memorial Association's Site

For Students 9th - 10th
The James K. Polk Memorial Association has compiled a thorough guide to his life which includes many pictures.
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Other

Potus: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about James K. Polk and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Article
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum

Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President James K. Polk's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James K. Polk

For Students 3rd - 5th
James K. Polk was the "dark horse" candidate in the presidential election. To learn more about this president, the Library of Congress has a site complete with actual cartoons of the time.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: James K. Polk, 4th Message

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a transcript of James Polk's address to the country during his annual message in Washington, DC, on December 5, 1848. The text is in-depth and covers his entire speech. A good, informative site on the subject.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: James Knox Polk: Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a copy of James Knox Polk's inaugural address on March 4, 1845.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of James Polk's life including comparisons and contrasts with Andrew Jackson.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 11. James Knox Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography highlighting the professional life of President James Knox Polk. Discover details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as identifying what was going on during his term.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Knox Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Inaugural speech and four State of the Union Addresses by President James Knox Polk.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James K. Polk [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of James K. Polk itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President James K. Polk for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the biography of the 11th president of the United States named James K. Polk.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about James K. Polk.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. Includes a color portrait.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Knox Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of the speech given by James K. Polk at his inauguration on March 4, 1845.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: James K Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Polk and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site examining James Polk's life before the presidency, his campaigns, domestic and foreign affairs, life after the presidency, and his family. From the left-hand toolbar, select links detailing his cabinet and staff...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: James K. Polk House

For Students 9th - 10th
This house, built in 1816 was the home of future President James K. Polk for several years when he was a young man.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
James K. Polk, president during the beginning of the Mexican War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
James K. Polk, eleventh president of the United States, known for his expansionist policies.