Did James K. Polk want to add a new slave state to the union?

Yes, James K. Polk sought to expand the United States and was in favor of adding new territories, which could potentially become slave states. His presidency (1845-1849) coincided with the contentious issue of slavery, particularly in the context of the annexation of Texas and the territorial gains from the Mexican-American War. Polk's actions contributed to the intensifying debate over slavery in newly acquired lands, highlighting his support for the expansion of slaveholding territory.