Manifest Destiny
Write 4-5 sentences about each of the following questions.
1) Explain the major ideological components of “Manifest Destiny” and the historical phenomena encouraging such sentiments.
2) List and discuss the major U.S. territorial acquisitions during the 1840s and note how each could reflect belief in this “Manifest Destiny.”
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There were several major U.S. territorial acquisitions during the 1840s, that is, Texas, Oregon Territory and Mexican cession. Texas was a deserted place, which had no people living in it, however, some of the Mexican started to settle there. This resulted in the Mexican- American War, the Americans ended up winning the war and conquering both Texas and Oregon territory…
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