the manifest destiny started around the 1850's :)
It took place throughout the US. Manifest Destiny: The belief that the US should keep expanding to the west.
Basically he means the God (providence) provided the continent for the United States to take (manifest) as part of its destiny. That it was meant to be settled no matter who or what is there.
Manifest Destiny - idea that it was the US should expand to include all of Northern American (extreme radicals believed in spreading even further). Supporters of this idea wanted to expand, so they wanted to take over parts of Mexico. A major factor of the war was James Polk, who was president at the time. He was a strong believer of the Manifest Destiny and wanted Mexico.
it meant 'get the hell out of the way', because Americans were now seizing what they saw as their 'rightful' land.
The idea of manifest destiny was that the US should keep trying to take new land, maybe even rule over the Americas. President Polk made many of his desicions, like deciding to go to war with Mexico over Texas (for example) based on this idea.
It took place throughout the US. Manifest Destiny: The belief that the US should keep expanding to the west.
It took place throughout the US. Manifest Destiny: The belief that the US should keep expanding to the west.
Basically he means the God (providence) provided the continent for the United States to take (manifest) as part of its destiny. That it was meant to be settled no matter who or what is there.
Basically he means the God (providence) provided the continent for the United States to take (manifest) as part of its destiny. That it was meant to be settled no matter who or what is there.
that was manifest destiny
manifest destiny
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.
Manifest Destiny - idea that it was the US should expand to include all of Northern American (extreme radicals believed in spreading even further). Supporters of this idea wanted to expand, so they wanted to take over parts of Mexico. A major factor of the war was James Polk, who was president at the time. He was a strong believer of the Manifest Destiny and wanted Mexico.
There were very few people but Native Americans in the west. That was the whole idea of Manifest Destiny to get people to go west. That they have a god given right to take over the rest of North America.
Manifest Destiny was a propaganda tool that convinced Americans that not only was it possible to take further land to expand the nation, but that it was the morally right thing to do. It gave them a justification for pushing the Indians and Mexicans out, and, with the help of land grants from the government, spurred Americans to settle the frontier.
it meant 'get the hell out of the way', because Americans were now seizing what they saw as their 'rightful' land.
The idea of manifest destiny was that the US should keep trying to take new land, maybe even rule over the Americas. President Polk made many of his desicions, like deciding to go to war with Mexico over Texas (for example) based on this idea.