Question

In the 1840’s, President James K Polk’s belief in Manifest Destiny led to

Answer 1

Manifest Destiny was the belief that God's goal for America was to expand. In the 1840's that led to expansion, coast to coast.

Answer 2

Answer:

The establishment of new colonies in the Caribbean.

Explanation:

Manifest Destiny was an idea, popular during the 1800s, that stated that it was the destiny of the United States to expand as much as possible, and take over the continent. Proponents of such a view believed that the United States was blessed and chosen, due to some characteristics, such as its democratic rule. This led many people to support imperialist projects, such as that of establishing new colonies in the Caribbean.