To justify the expansion to the detriment of the native Americans.
The term Manifest Destiny was first used to support westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean. Manifest Destiny was a popular concept in 19th century America.
Manifest Destiny was a term used in the 19th century to describe a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable, as if granted by God. Many people used manifest destiny to express their beliefs that the united states destiny was to expand to the Pacific ocean and into Mexican territory.
Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal Acts, and the Homestead Act were all ideas and policies that justified westward expansion.
the acquiring of new territories
John L. O'Sullivan, editor of the United States Magazine and Democratic Review, coined the phrase "manifest destiny" in 1845.
The term Manifest Destiny was first used to support westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean. Manifest Destiny was a popular concept in 19th century America.
O'Sullivan used the term Manifest Destiny in advocating for the US to annex Texas and the Oregon Country, which were not part of the USA at the time. John O'Sullivan wrote about Manifest Destiny starting in 1845.
O'Sullivan used the term Manifest Destiny in advocating for the US to annex Texas and the Oregon Country, which were not part of the USA at the time. John O'Sullivan wrote about Manifest Destiny starting in 1845.
John O'Sullivan.
expansionists used the term "manifest destiny" to justify what belief?
Manifest Destiny was a term used in the 19th century to describe a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable, as if granted by God. Many people used manifest destiny to express their beliefs that the united states destiny was to expand to the Pacific ocean and into Mexican territory.
Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal Acts, and the Homestead Act were all ideas and policies that justified westward expansion.
Manifest destiny
Manifest destiny
the acquiring of new territories
John L. O'Sullivan, editor of the United States Magazine and Democratic Review, coined the phrase "manifest destiny" in 1845.
acquisition of the Mexican Cession