Question

well founded. the title of numerous indian tribes to vast tracts of country has been extinguished; new states have been admitted into the union; new territories have been created and our jurisdiction and laws extended over them. as our population has expanded, the union has been cemented and strengthened. as our boundaries have been enlarged and our agricultural population has been spread over a large surface, our federative system has acquired additional strength and security. it may well be doubted whether it would not be in greater danger of overthrow if our present population were confined to the comparatively narrow limits of the original thirteen states than it is now that they are sparsely settled over a more expanded territory. it is confidently believed that our system may be safely extended to the utmost bounds of our territorial limits, and that as it shall be extended the bonds of our union, so far from being weakened, ▲x part b which of these accurately expresses polks overall message? a native americans should be treated with more respect during this time. b the power of the federal government makes expansion and settling the frontier safer. c american citizens should decide for themselves whether or not to secede from the union.

Explanation:

The text discusses the expansion of the United States, the growth of its population, and the strengthening of the federal system. It implies that the power of the federal government is enhanced through expansion and settlement, making the frontier safer. Option A about Native - Americans is not the main message. Option C about secession is not mentioned.

Answer:

B. The power of the federal government makes expansion and settling the frontier safer.