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Manifest Destiny was the 19th century belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent, from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Ocean

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What philosophy meant that the US was set apar to extend its boundaries all the way to the pacific?

Manifest Destiny


Which phrase did newspaper writer John O'Sullivan use to state his believe in the right of the US to grow larger?

John O'Sullivan used the phrase "manifest destiny" to argue for his position that the US should expand across North America. He first used the phrase in 1845.


Why did John O' Sullivan coin the phrase manifest destiny?

He wanted to include Texas into the Union. In order to so so, he would use the phrase "manifest destiny," sort of as his slogan for support.


In coining the phrase manifest destiny journalist John L O'Sullivan meant that?

it was the destiny of America to overspread the continent


What phrase did Americans use to explain their expansion westward.?

The Manifest Destiny


What about Manifest Destiny was?

The sense that Americans were destined to spread west to the Pacific Ocean


Which phrase is best associated with manifest destiny?

I think: "Go west, boys"


What Philosophy meant the US was meant to extend its boundaries all the way to the pacific?

Manifest destiny smile


What philosophy meant that the US was meant to extend its boundaries all the way to the pacific?

Manifest destiny smile


What is the idea the US was meant to expand from sea to shining sea is?

Manifest destiny.


What is when Americans thought they had the right to expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

Manifest Destiny.


What does Manifest Destiny mean when stated in the criminal justice system?

Manifest Destiny, to my knowledge, is not a phrase used or applied to the US legal system. For a discussion of this phrase as used to describe the expansion of the United States, see below link: