Question

Why was President James K. Polk a one-term president?

A) He lost the second term re-election campaign.
B) He died at the beginning of his second term.
C) He did not run for a second term.
D) He died during his first term.

Answer 1

C. He did not run for a second term

Explanation:Polk vowed to serve just one single 4 year term as President and restated not only his commitment to the annexation of Texas but also to getting clear title (from the British) to all of the Northwest between the latitude of 42° south and 54°40' north—present day Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and much of British!

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is:

C) He did not run a second term.

After learning of his nomination, Polk promised to only run one term in his presidential career.