Did Polk really only set four goals?

3. That the Constitution does not confer authority upon the Federal Government, directly or indirectly, to assume the debts of the several States, contracted for local internal improvements or other State purposes; nor would such assumption be just or expedient. 4. read more

James K. Polk was the last significant Jacksonian; he was able to enact many Democratic economic ideas, but failed to advance his party’s interests on the slavery question. He conducted one of the most tightly focused administrations ever and won admiration — even from his critics — for his work ethic. read more

Of the presidents who led the United States during the mid-19th century, few were more important than James K. Polk. The eleventh President of the United States, Polk led the nation to war with Mexico, he brought Texas into the Union, and his actions had a big impact on the future of the United States. read more