In the election of 1844, James K. Polk
a. advocated legislation prohibiting the admission of any more slave states to the union.
b. threatened to declare war on England.
c. promised to acquire Texas and Oregon.
d. lost the presidency to Henry Clay.
e. opposed slavery.
c
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a. Ford's Theater b. Appomattox Courthouse c. White House d. Virginia Statehouse
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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