Opinion of James K. Polk

[The Mikado]

Precipitated a brutal and immoral landgrab of the northern third of our neighbor republic's land over an issue (the exact southern border of Texas) that didn't need said result.  I don't see how a positive view is possible.

[The Mikado]

Precipitated a brutal and immoral landgrab of the northern third of our neighbor republic's land over an issue (the exact southern border of Texas) that didn't need said result.  I don't see how a positive view is possible.

That landgrab combined with the territory he secured in the Northwest made the basis for Americas great power status and access to the Pacific.

No doubt.  The argument then becomes whether or not that was a worthwhile or desirable result.