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In 1846, faced with the possiblity of war on two fronts, Polk made a  treaty with Great Britain in which the [[Oregon Territory]] was to be split in half, with the United States getting the southern half.  

In 1846, faced with the possiblity of war on two fronts, Polk made a  treaty with Great Britain in which the [[Oregon Territory]] was to be split in half, with the United States getting the southern half.  

Polk's Tarriff Act of 1846 lowered tarriffs from 35 to 25%. It was to remain unchanged until 1857.

Polk's Tariff Act of 1846 lowered tariffs from 35 to 25%. It was to remain unchanged until 1857.

In 1846, Polk's Independent Treasury Bill passed Congress. The act would remain in place until 1913.

In 1846, Polk's Independent Treasury Bill passed Congress. The act would remain in place until 1913.