Review:
Manifest Destiny
overall review score: 2.5
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Manifest Destiny was a belief prevalent in the 19th century United States that American settlers were destined to expand across North America.
Key Features
- Belief in American superiority
- Justification for westward expansion
- Influential in shaping US policy
Pros
- Motivated exploration and settlement of new territories
- Helped create a sense of national identity
Cons
- Ignored Native American rights and sovereignty
- Led to violent conflicts and displacement