What is Manifest Destiny and what were its implications for America?
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The question is asking for an understanding of the concept of Manifest Destiny, including its meaning, implications, and forms of expression in American history.
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Manifest Destiny was America's belief in its divine duty to expand across North America.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was America's divine right and duty to expand across the North American continent. This ideology justified the removal of indigenous peoples and was a significant factor in the U.S. expanding through treaties, settlement, and war.
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Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was America's divine right and duty to expand across the North American continent. This ideology justified the removal of indigenous peoples and was a significant factor in the U.S. expanding through treaties, settlement, and war.
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Manifest Destiny was a driving force behind significant U.S. territorial expansion in the 19th century, including the annexation of Texas, the Oregon Trail, and the Mexican-American War.
Sources
- Manifest Destiny ‑ Definition, Facts & Significance | HISTORY - history.com
- Manifest Destiny | Causes & Effects - Britannica - britannica.com
- Manifest destiny - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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