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How did the idea of manifest Destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the US to Pacific Ocean?
They thought it was a God given right to extend from Atlantic to the pacific so they thought it was meant for them to occupy the land from east to west.
Which of these best explains the American colonization of the West A Manifested Divine B Manifest Destiny C Manifold Determination D Mason Dixon Line?
Manifest Destiny was the belief people were predestined with rights to own from "ocean to ocean" or "sea to sea". So they followed their desire for land and a new life.
What was manifest destiny like in the US?
The term Manifest Destiny was coined in 1845 by John O'Sullivan to describe a commonly-held belief that America was destined to extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It has three central tenets: 1. A belief in American Exceptionalism 2. A desire to spread American-style 'republican democracy' throughout the continent. 3. A belief that God had ordained this mission. Manifest Destiny was used a casus belli for war against Mexico and a challenge to British claims to Oregon.
What were the causes of manifest destiny?
The concept of "manifest destiny" assumed that the US was ordained to control the continent, which had previously been inhabited only by non-industrial native tribes. When it became apparent that no other country would seriously challenge the US in the Americas, manifest destiny became the hallmark of political thinking in the 19th century.
Why did Mexico go to war with the united States?
A) The ideal of manifest destiny B) Death of american soldiers at the hands of mexicans C) Polk's desire to acquire California
How did the idea of manifest Destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the United state to the pacific ocean?
it specified the special role that many Americans thought their nation should fulfill.
How did the idea of manifest destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the united state to pacific ocean?
it specified the special role that many Americans thought their nation should fulfill.
Fulfilling the nations desire for western territory is known as?
manifest destiny
How does the idea of Manifest Density explain people's desire to go west?
Manifest Destiny is the Desire to go west. People think of it as their right to expand westward
What is know as Fulfilling the nation's desire for western territory?
Manifest destiny -jlopardo
Fulfilling the nation's desire for western territory was known as?
It was known as Manifest Destiny.
How did the idea of manifest destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the US to the pacific ocean?
They thought it was a God given right to extend from Atlantic to the pacific so they thought it was meant for them to occupy the land from east to west.
How did the idea of manifest Destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the US to Pacific Ocean?
They thought it was a God given right to extend from Atlantic to the pacific so they thought it was meant for them to occupy the land from east to west.
How did the idea of manifest destiny help Americans justify their desire to extend the US the pacific ocean?
They thought it was a God given right to extend from Atlantic to the pacific so they thought it was meant for them to occupy the land from east to west.
What led to westward expansion?
Americans desire for inexpensive land, adventure, the gold rush, Manifest Destiny
What was the issue that started the Mexican American War?
Tha annexation of Texas by the US, border clashes, and the desire of the US for Manifest Destiny.
Which of these best explains the American colonization of the West A Manifested Divine B Manifest Destiny C Manifold Determination D Mason Dixon Line?
Manifest Destiny was the belief people were predestined with rights to own from "ocean to ocean" or "sea to sea". So they followed their desire for land and a new life.
