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Manifest Destiny was the creed that advocated that it was the destiny of white people to rule the North American continent from sea to shining sea or from the east coast to the west coast.
The term 'Manifest Destiny" had everything to do with the movement of settlers heading west: if was the widely held belief by many in the US in the 19th century that the settlers were 'destined' by God to populate and conquer the whole of America and bring civilization and white virtues to the western lands. The era between 1812 and 1860 is for that very reason often called the "era of manifest destiny".Of course the Manifest Destiny theory had its opponents, and some argued at the time that this theory only meant that the eastern colonies should be a shining example for others to follow of a perfect Christian and democratic society; and that this ideal could only be watered down and corrupted once the settlers spread themselver too thinly over too large an area.So you can argue - as the 19th century Americans did - whether or not the theory was meant to encourage expansion to the west. But it never had 'nothing to do' with the movement west.
Manifest destiny motivated white Americans towards Westward Expansion. It was the idea that they were given divine rights to occupy all of North America.
It was a romantic idea, and, possibly unconsciously, fit in with their notions of white supremacy and racial superiority.
Manifest Destiny was an ideal that gave most white Americans a sense of superiority. They felt they had to remove the natives and Mexicans to make way for their new heaven on earth.
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the creed that advocated that it was the destiny of white people to rule the North American continent from sea to shining sea or from the east coast to the west coast.
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The term 'Manifest Destiny" had everything to do with the movement of settlers heading west: if was the widely held belief by many in the US in the 19th century that the settlers were 'destined' by God to populate and conquer the whole of America and bring civilization and white virtues to the western lands. The era between 1812 and 1860 is for that very reason often called the "era of manifest destiny".Of course the Manifest Destiny theory had its opponents, and some argued at the time that this theory only meant that the eastern colonies should be a shining example for others to follow of a perfect Christian and democratic society; and that this ideal could only be watered down and corrupted once the settlers spread themselver too thinly over too large an area.So you can argue - as the 19th century Americans did - whether or not the theory was meant to encourage expansion to the west. But it never had 'nothing to do' with the movement west.
Manifest Destiny
Manifest destiny motivated white Americans towards Westward Expansion. It was the idea that they were given divine rights to occupy all of North America.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was the United States' destiny and duty to expand its control and influence from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The primary sources attached to this question provide different perspectives on whether Manifest Destiny was justified. The first primary source, a speech given by John L. O'Sullivan in 1845, is in support of Manifest Destiny. O’Sullivan argues that the United States has a right and a duty to expand its control and influence, as the country was founded on the principles of freedom and democracy. He states that it is the United States' "manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions." The second primary source, a speech given by Chief Seattle in 1854, is in opposition to Manifest Destiny. Chief Seattle argues that Manifest Destiny is an imperialistic endeavor that will bring destruction and death to the Indigenous peoples of North America. He states that the "White Man” will take their land and resources, and that their culture will be destroyed in the process. It is difficult to determine whether Manifest Destiny was justified, as it depends on the individual's perspective. Some may argue that Manifest Destiny was justified, as it allowed the country to expand its influence and spread democracy throughout the continent. Others may argue that Manifest Destiny was not justified, as it brought destruction and death to Indigenous peoples and their cultures.
It was a romantic idea, and, possibly unconsciously, fit in with their notions of white supremacy and racial superiority.
It was a romantic idea, and, possibly unconsciously, fit in with their notions of white supremacy and racial superiority.
== ==Belief that the US should expand "from sea to shining sea"
Manifest Destiny was an ideal that gave most white Americans a sense of superiority. They felt they had to remove the natives and Mexicans to make way for their new heaven on earth.
In 2011 there was a gun rush to northern newell. The sturgis settlers had been petitioning government for newell Removal since 2008. Since the newell legally own lands in the area which was used for farming and cattle, much like the white settlers did, and they were a sovereign nation a treaty had to be signed that resulted in the "Trail of Tears" to Oklahoma in the winter of 2008-2011