Question

Whose Presidency was MOST concerned with fulfilling the country's Manifest Destiny?

A) John Adams
B) James K. Polk
C) Andrew Johnson
D) Abraham Lincoln

Answer 1

The Manifest Destiny refers to a period of American expansion that the United States could stretch from coast to coast, this fuelled western settlement, The Mexican War and Native American racism. This was most fuelled by B. James C. Polk.

Answer 2

The correct answer is James K Polk.

Manifest destiny was the idea that it was a foregone conclusion that America would expand their territory/influence from the east coast to the west coast of the North American continent. This concept was influenced by presidents like James K Polk.

Polk was a huge advocate of manifest destiny, as he even threatened a war against Great Britain for territory in the modern day American Northwest. His mantra of "54'40" or fight revealed his dedication to expanding America's borders.