Politics & Government

Polk Advocates for Westward Expansion

In a State of the Union message, President James K. Polk articulated his vision for the United States' aggressive westward expansion. He argued that it was the nation's destiny to expand across the continent, which he termed 'Manifest Destiny'. This message not only reflected the growing sentiment among Americans for territorial expansion but also raised questions about the implications for Native American nations and the future status of slavery in new territories.

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