BECUASE THEY FELT LIKE IT
The European policy of Manifest Destiny, which promoted the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent, significantly influenced US expansion overseas. This ideology, coupled with the Monroe Doctrine, which asserted that European powers should no longer colonize or interfere in the Americas, encouraged American interests to extend beyond continental boundaries. Additionally, the competition for colonies and resources among European nations during the late 19th century further propelled the US to assert itself on the global stage, leading to increased overseas expansion.
Theodore Weld
the westerners
Baseball became popular around 1846 in the 19th century.
Immigration from Europe and East Asia spurred the growth of population in the US in the 19th century. Also, in the antebellum days, the slave population also increased.
so france, britain, and russia didn't steamroll us
The Expand the 19th century was the worst in America. The US and Mexican War fight over the lands in the Southwest was very difficult on the US. This rationalized that it would bring Anglo-Saxon institutions onto and area that meant for enlightenment.
Manifest Destiny was the doctrine that the United States had the duty to expand across the continent.
Women became more likely to win custody of children after a divorce
The Irish came to the U.S. in the late 19th century
Many Americans did in fact believe that the US needed to expand its power overseas to ensure economic growth. Others believed that this would not help.
In the 19th century
The European policy of Manifest Destiny, which promoted the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent, significantly influenced US expansion overseas. This ideology, coupled with the Monroe Doctrine, which asserted that European powers should no longer colonize or interfere in the Americas, encouraged American interests to extend beyond continental boundaries. Additionally, the competition for colonies and resources among European nations during the late 19th century further propelled the US to assert itself on the global stage, leading to increased overseas expansion.
The 19th century, 1861-1865.
Theodore Weld
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One of the major methods of expansion in the early 19th century was the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. With this territorial purchase, the US gained use of the Mississippi River and removed the French presence in the area.