Between the years, of 1815 and 1910 the United States began to indulge in the process of aquiring foreign land. Their interests centered around strategic, moral, and political interests more so than economic desires. These American goals were illuminated in the election of 1844, when expansionist James K. Polk was inaugerated into office. His values and ambitions paralleled those of the American people. This stimulated the territorial expansion of the United States during the ninenteenth century. Therefore, the …showed first 75 words of 708 total…

…showed last 75 words of 708 total…economic principals. Expansionism thrived during Polk's presidency as he supported the philosophy of "Manifest Destiny." It was a widespread ideal that claimed it was America's duty to claim all of the land on the North American continent in order to enrich and humanize all of the people in the West. <Tab/> <Tab/> <Tab/> <Tab/> <Tab/>