"Manifest Destiny" I definitely agree that James K. Polk was a shrewd and visionary leader who expanded the power and borders of the United States. "Manifest Destiny" played a big part in this. "Manifest Destiny" was the spirit that prevailed in American life during the 1840’s where Americans believed that they were pre-ordained to expand the territorial borders of the U.S. from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean and from Canada to the Rio Grande …showed first 75 words of 610 total…

…showed last 75 words of 610 total…moved westward in search of gold. In conclusion, Polk’s visions of expanding the power and borders of the U.S. was right. He was smart enough to gain territory for the United States and help the nation gain power. James K. Polk was a shrewd and visionary leader who expanded the power and borders of the United States. Did James K. Polk do this because he had a vision, or was it "Manifest Destiny"?